It was not that long ago when many major retailers began Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving. After the pandemic, deal seekers will mostly have to wait until Friday.

Most major retailers are closed on Thursday, and even a number of grocery and pharmacy chains are also keeping their doors closed.

And if you forgot an ingredient for the big meal, you may or may not be out of luck, depending on where you live.

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Here is a look at what is open, and what's not, this Thanksgiving. Note that hours may vary and many locations will have adjusted hours. Also, chains that are franchised owned, like Subway and Burger King, will depend on the franchisee.

What's open:

• Albertsons
• Applebee's
• Bass Pro Shops
• Cabela's
• CVS
• Denny's
• Dunkin'
• IHOP
• Kroger
• McDonald's
• Starbucks
• Walgreens (note, only about 500 24-hour locations will open; the rest will remain closed)
• Waffle House

Also, essential government offices, such as the National Weather Service, Transportation Security Administration, and others, will
What's closed

• Banks
• Best Buy
• Dominos
• Most government offices
• Pizza Hut
• Publix
• Stock markets
• Target
• Walmart
• Most Walgreens

If you are looking for sit-down dining options, numerous chains will offer Thanksgiving Day menus. They include Cracker Barrel and Ruth's Chris Steak House. Also many around-the-clock restaurants, like Waffle House and IHOP, will remain open.
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