It used to be a thing. You wrap up Thanksgiving dinner, then get in the car for some Thanksgiving Day shopping. But, in the last few years, most stores have called it quits as shoppers move online, and to give employees a break over the holiday.
So what's open and what's closed this year on Thanksgiving? Here's what we know:
General Info
Post offices: Closed. No regular mail service.
Banks: All major banks including Bremer, Huntington, Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank branches will be closed.
Malls: Most major malls in the Twin Cities are closed including the Mall of America, Ridgedale, Southdale and Rosedale. The Mall of America is open extended hours on Black Friday (7am-9pm). Southdale is open even earlier (6am-9pm).
Parking meters: Meters will not be enforced in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University of Minnesota will enforce meters unless noted on the meter. Minneapolis parks will enforce meters unless noted on the meter.
Libraries: Libraries will be closed.
Mass Transit: Metro Transit buses and Metro Blue and Green light rail lines will follow Sunday/holiday schedules.
Schools: Public schools and the University of Minnesota will be closed.
Public agencies: Local, state and federal offices will be closed.
Open
Big Lots - Once again Big Lots has special Thanksgiving hours. Store-wide deals will be available from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Cub Foods - Most stores will be open limited hours on Thanksgiving Day from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and some to 4:00 p.m. but check with your store for exact details.
Whole Foods - need a last minute grocery run? Get to it quickly on Thanksgiving Day at Whole Foods. Local stores are open 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. but check ahead to make sure your store is open.
CVS - Most CVS stores are open for limited hours on Thanksgiving Day, but the pharmacy may have more limited or adjusted hours. Check with your local store.
Walgreens - Walgreens will again close most stores on Thanksgiving, but 24-hour locations will remain open "to meet customer and patient healthcare needs."
Starbucks - You can still get caffeine. Most Starbucks stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day 2024, but hours can vary. Some may close early or have shorter hours based on location, so make sure you check first.
Dollar General - Most stores will be open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. but check for your local store's hours.
Cabela's - Cabela's will be open on Thanksgiving Day 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. The store will open early for Black Friday at 5:00 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m..
Gas stations - Fret not. If you're hitting the road, you can still get gas and snacks at almost all of the major gas stations are open.
Closed
Target - The Minneapolis-based Target was one of the first big-box retailers to close on Thanksgiving in 2020 and will follow suit in 2025 once more. They will open early on Black Friday, however, with most stores opening the doors for early birds at 6:00 a.m.
Walmart - Same as Target. While this big-box retailer has been known in the past for its insanely large shopping crowds on Thanksgiving, Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving Day again in 2025. Sam's Club stores are also closed. They also open early at 6:00 a.m. Black Friday.
Best Buy - Richfield-based Best Buy has stated that they will close up shop on Thanksgiving. They will open for extended hours on Black Friday but those vary by location.
Kohl's - Kohl’s will be closed on Thanksgiving and open very early (5:00 a.m.) on Black Friday for special sales.
Lowe's - Lowe’s is following the footsteps of other retailers and is closed on Thanksgiving.
JCPenney - To show their employees some love this holiday, JCPenney has decided to close on Thanksgiving Day, but they'll be open at 5 a.m. on Black Friday!
Macy's- Macy’s stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day for family and friends to spend time with loved ones.
Home Depot - Home Depot announced its long-standing tradition and will continue to close all its stores on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
Costco - Following previous years, Costco will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Aldi - If you're missing last-minute ingredients Aldi can't help. They'll be closed.
Barnes & Noble - Most Barnes & Noble stores are closed on Thanksgiving and other major holidays.
Menards - Following the traditions of Thanksgiving past, Menards will close their doors for the holiday.
Trader Joe's - No last-minute snacks. Trader Joe’s will be closed.
Nordstrom - Like previous years, Nordstrom will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Ikea - The popular Swedish build-it-yourself furniture store will be closed on Thanksgiving.