Stores, stock market, banks and more: What's open and closed for Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving holiday is here and while that will mean a number of closures across the Chicago area, not everything will shut down.

Here’s a look at what will and won’t be open for this week’s holiday and the day after.

Are banks open on Thanksgiving?

The majority of banks will be closed for the day as Thanksgiving Day is a Federal Reserve holiday. Many will reopen for Black Friday, however.

Stock market

The stock market will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and will also close early on Black Friday.

The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ report each market will close at 12 p.m. CT on Nov. 28, though some late trading sessions will close at 4 p.m. CT.

USPS, FedEx, UPS

Thanksgiving is a federal holiday, meaning U.S. Postal Service locations will be closed, and mail won’t be delivered.

FedEx and UPS will also be closed for the holiday. Some will also have modified service on Black Friday.

DMVs and drivers services

State agencies, including the Secretary of State’s Office, won’t be open.

With it being a federal holiday, most federal government agencies will close for the holiday.

Grocery stores and retailers

Some grocery chains will offer limited hours for the holiday while others will close entirely. Some restaurants may also stay open to serve holiday meals.

Here’s a look at which grocery stores and pharmacies in the Chicago area are open on Thanksgiving for 2025, and which ones are closed.

Open

• Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Market: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Cermak Fresh Market: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• CVS: Open, though some stores and pharmacies may have reduced hours. Customers should check their local store
• Dollar General: Stores in most states will be open, hours may vary by location
• Jewel-Osco: Most stores open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Kroger: Holiday hours vary. Stores that are open will be until 4 p.m. Most pharmacies closed
• Mariano’s: Holiday hours vary. Stores that are open will be until 5 p.m. Most pharmacies closed
• Meijer: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Strack & Van Til: Open until 3 p.m.
• Sunset Foods and Grand Foods: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Tony’s Fresh Market: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Walgreens: 24-hour locations open for essential pharmacy services. Most other locations closed
• Whole Foods: Many stores open with modified hours. Customers should check their local store

Closed

• ALDI
• Costco
• Heinen’s
• Sam’s Club
• Target
• Trader Joe’s
• Walmart

When do schools close for Thanksgiving?

Chicago Public Schools are on a holiday break from Nov. 24-28, but school buildings will only be closed Thursday and Friday.

Other schools and districts have differing times for their holiday break, but all will be off Thursday as it is a holiday designated by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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