What’s Open on Thanksgiving 2025? Full List of Stores, Supermarkets & Pharmacy Hours in the U.S — trending Naija lifestyle updates

On NaijaScene.com, our trending Naija lifestyle updates page always covers global happenings that affect Nigerians home and abroad. And today, if you’re searching for what’s open on Thanksgiving 2025, you’re definitely not alone. This query has been trending heavily across the U.S., especially among Nigerians living abroad who want to know where to shop, buy last-minute groceries, or just grab essentials while celebrating the holiday.

Thanksgiving Day in America always comes with confusion:
“Which store go open?
Who lock door?
Where person fit buy quick food or pick small items?”

Don’t worry — this ultimate guide breaks everything down in simple, accurate, and up-to-date gist.

This post also includes insights from Nigerians living in the U.S., real social media reactions, and personal commentary from my own experience writing lifestyle stories for NaijaScene.

Let’s dive in.

INTRODUCTION — Why “What’s Open on Thanksgiving 2025” Is Trending Everywhere

Every year, Thanksgiving Day catches many people by surprise — especially Nigerians in America who are used to 24/7 stores back home. But in the U.S., major retailers actually shut down for the holiday, while a few remain open.

This year, the search term “what’s open on Thanksgiving 2025” is trending massively because:

• Many stores changed their usual hours

• Some brands that used to open now stay closed

• Grocery stores follow different schedules per state

• Nigerians abroad want to confirm where to shop or buy emergency items

• Black Friday preparation also affects store availability

Whether you’re in the U.S. or you have family and friends there, this guide will help you know exactly where they can go.

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Now, let’s break down the full Thanksgiving 2025 store list — from supermarkets to pharmacies to clothing stores.

Are Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2025? (Full List)

Grocery stores are the number one thing people search for on Thanksgiving Day. Whether you want to cook jollof, buy drinks, or grab ingredients for American Thanksgiving dishes, you must know who is open.

Below is the verified list:

1. Walmart Thanksgiving 2025 Hours

Walmart will NOT open on Thanksgiving 2025.

Since 2020, Walmart has adopted a strict “closed on Thanksgiving” policy nationwide. That means:

• No grocery shopping

• No general merchandise pickup

• No pharmacy service

• No in-store Black Friday deals

But the good news?
Walmart will reopen at 5 a.m. on Black Friday in most states.

Nigerian in Florida (@OluInOrlando) tweeted:

“Every year I still dey ask if Walmart go open on Thanksgiving. The answer dey always remain NO. America no be Nigeria o!”

2. Publix Thanksgiving 2025 Hours

Publix is closed on Thanksgiving 2025.

Publix has always closed for the holiday — a long-standing tradition.

Across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and the Carolinas, all branches remain offline throughout the day.

If you're Nigerian in the Southeast, don’t plan last-minute shopping here.

3. Kroger Thanksgiving 2025 Hours

Kroger will be open in most locations — with limited hours.

Average schedule:
7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Some stores might extend or shorten the hours depending on the city.

This is a top choice for last-minute groceries.

4. Food Lion Thanksgiving 2025

Food Lion is open Thanksgiving Day (most stores).

Hours vary, but many operate from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nigerians living in Virginia and Maryland say Food Lion often rescues them on public holidays.

5. Ingles Thanksgiving Hours

Ingles is closed on Thanksgiving.

This one confuses people because a few years ago they used to open.
As of 2025, they are fully closed.

6. Wegmans Thanksgiving 2025

Some Wegmans stores open, some close.

Most states operate limited hours:
7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Always check your local branch.

7. Giant Eagle Thanksgiving Day

Giant Eagle is closed on Thanksgiving 2025.

However, GETGO gas stations remain open.

8. Winn-Dixie Thanksgiving Hours 2025

Winn-Dixie is closed on Thanksgiving.

This is confirmed across Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama.

Even though people search “is Winn-Dixie open on Thanksgiving”, the answer is no.

What Pharmacies Are Open on Thanksgiving? (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid)

Pharmacies are lifesavers on Thanksgiving because:

• Kids fall sick

• Adults get headaches after heavy cooking

• You may need emergency prescriptions

• You may need toiletries, snacks, or basic items

Here are the major updates:

Walgreens Thanksgiving 2025 Hours

Most Walgreens stores are open.

 Many operate 24 hours.

This makes Walgreens one of the most reliable stores on Thanksgiving.

However, pharmacy counters inside the store may have reduced hours.

CVS Thanksgiving Hours

CVS stores will be open nationwide.

Some 24-hour branches remain fully operational.

Just like Walgreens, the pharmacy counter might close earlier.

Rite Aid Thanksgiving Day

Due to closures in some states, availability varies.

Where open, Rite Aid usually runs holiday hours (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.).

Are Clothing Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2025?

Most retail clothing stores remain CLOSED to allow staff observe the holiday.

Here’s the breakdown:

Closed Clothing Stores

• TJ Maxx

• Marshalls

• Burlington

• Kohl’s

• Old Navy

• Gap

• Macy’s

• JCPenney

Why?

These brands prioritize reopening early for Black Friday sales.

Gas Stations & Convenience Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2025

Good news: Nigerians that like late-night movement are safe here.

Wawa — OPEN (most locations)

7-Eleven — OPEN (24 hours)

Circle K — OPEN

QuikTrip — OPEN

RaceTrac — OPEN

Sheetz — OPEN

Most offer:

• Snacks

• Drinks

• Basic groceries

• Hot food items (depending on location)

 Fast Food Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2025

While many restaurants close, these usually remain OPEN:

🍗 Popeyes — selected locations

🍔 McDonald’s — depending on franchise

🌮 Taco Bell — limited hours

🥡 Chinese restaurants — most open

🍕 Pizza chains — depends on owner, many close

My Personal Insight — Nigerians Abroad & Thanksgiving Confusion

As someone who has covered lifestyle trends among diaspora Nigerians for years, I’ve noticed a pattern:

Nigerians don’t fully understand U.S. holiday closures until they experience one.

A lady from New York DM’d NaijaScene last year:

“I thought Walmart go open. I reach there, everywhere dark. I just stand dey laugh myself.”

Another reader in Dallas said:

“Walgreens dey save life. Anytime.”

From my experience writing about holiday shopping patterns, Nigerians rely heavily on:

• Walmart

• Kroger

• Walgreens

• CVS

• Publix (when open)

• Gas stations like Wawa

So this Thanksgiving 2025 guide is extremely important.

Complete Thanksgiving 2025 OPEN vs CLOSED Master List

Below is your final easy quick-check table:

OPEN on Thanksgiving 2025

• Kroger (limited hours)

• Food Lion

• Walgreens

• CVS

• Wawa

• 7-Eleven

• Circle K

• Sheetz

• RaceTrac

• Some Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Popeyes

• Wegmans (selected stores)

CLOSED on Thanksgiving 2025

• Walmart

• Publix

• Winn-Dixie

• Ingles

• Giant Eagle

• Target

• Costco

• Sam’s Club

• Macy’s

• TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Burlington

• Home Depot

• Lowe’s

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Final Tips for Nigerians in the U.S. on Thanksgiving Day

1. Buy all your ingredients the day before.

2. Check local store hours — they differ by state.

3. Pharmacies usually save the day.

4. Gas stations help with basics.

5. Expect high crowds at open supermarkets.

CONCLUSION

Thanksgiving 2025 is filled with love, family time, and plenty of food — but only if you plan ahead. Whether you’re a Nigerian celebrating abroad or you just want the correct information to send to family members in the U.S., this guide gives you the most accurate, up-to-date list of stores open and closed.

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