Is the store open? Know before you go.
One straight answer per store, per holiday — open or closed, the exact hours, and the official source. Re-verified 2–4 weeks before every major holiday.
Thanksgiving 2026 — Thursday, November 26
The next big hours question. Most big-box chains close; grocery and drugstores are the mixed bag. Every card below is a verified answer.
Christmas 2026 — Friday, December 25
Nearly everything closes on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve is the day to watch — most chains shut early.
Straight answers, not guesswork
We check official sources
Retailer announcements, press releases, and reputable reporting — every hour figure carries its source link.
We re-verify before each holiday
Two to four weeks before every holiday we re-check every page and bump the visible verification date. Stale data gets replaced, not recycled.
You get one answer
Open or closed, the exact hours, and how to confirm your local store. No 800-word preamble before the answer.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate are these hours?
Every page cites its sources and shows a verification date. Where a chain hasn't published its official 2026 schedule yet, we clearly label hours as typical based on recent years — never presented as confirmed.
Why do hours vary by location?
Chains set holiday hours nationally, but franchise, rural, and 24-hour locations often differ. Always use the official store locator or call ahead for your specific store.
Do pharmacies follow store hours?
Often not — in-store pharmacies frequently close earlier or stay closed on holidays even when the main store is open. We flag this wherever it applies.
When do you update for the next holiday?
We begin re-verifying 2–4 weeks before each major US holiday and update the verification date on every page we confirm.