Thanksgiving Store Hours 2021: What's Open, Closed In Caldwells

THE CALDWELLS, NJ —Need a break from all the Thanksgiving turkey eating, football watching and dish washing? Here’s one idea: Gather up the family and head out for an hour or two of holiday shopping at select stores in the Livingston area.

Below is a list of chains that said they'll be open certain hours on the holiday, as well as some local grocery stores that are open.

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However, don’t expect all of your favorite retailers to be open this year.

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In June, retail giant Walmart announced it will close all stores on Thanksgiving Day this year, a move the company said is a "thank you" to store employees for their hard work through the coronavirus pandemic.

Walmart's decision follows a similar one by competitor Target, which announced in January that stores would also close this Thanksgiving.

The two giant retailers Walmart and Target are among many companies that have faced criticism for remaining open on Thanksgiving and keeping workers from spending the holiday with their families. In response, a growing number of retailers including Costco, Lowe's and Hobby Lobby have started closing stores on the holiday.

Still, a number of stores remain open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists compiled by Good Housekeeping, Country Living, NBC Chicago and more. Here are a few — and as always, it’s a good idea to check your local store’s hours.

Groceries In The Caldwells

Always call before heading over.

• ShopRite of West Caldwell will be closed on Thanksgiving. Call 973-575-1770.
• Super Foodtown of Caldwell will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 973-226-2122.
• Stop & Shop of West Caldwell will be open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 973-227-0319.

Groceries In Livingston

• Kings Food Market: Thanksgiving, 7 a.m-4 p.m. Call 973-535-4940.
• ShopRite of Livingston: Thanksgiving, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 973-740-2004.

Hours That National Chains Said They'll Be Open, From CVS To Target

(Please contact your local store before heading over)

Bass Pro Shops: Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Big Lots: Last year, select locations were open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cabela's: Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CVS: Stores will be open on Thanksgiving, but hours may vary by location. Call to confirm.

Dollar General: Stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Family Dollar: Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

Five Below: Stores will be open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thanksgiving.

Gordmans: Stores will be open, but most will have reduced hours. Contact your local store for holiday hours.

Jewel-Osco: Stores will be open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Michaels: Stores open at 6 p.m. to midnight.

Old Navy: Most stores will open at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving and stay open through Black Friday.

Rite Aid: Most stores will be open on Thanksgiving, but hours may vary by location.

Sears: Most stores will be open by 6 p.m.

Victoria's Secret: Last year, most stores were open by 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Walgreens: Most stores will be open regular hours. Pharmacy hours may vary by location.

Meanwhile, these chains said they will be closed on Thanksgiving (call to check holiday weekend hours):

Ashley Furniture
Banana Republic
Barnes & Noble
Bath & Body Works
Bed, Bath and Beyond
Best Buy
Bloomingdale's
Burlington Coat Factory
Calvin Klein
Century 21
Crate and Barrel
Dick's Sporting Goods
Forever 21
Gap
Home Depot
HomeGoods
Homesense
JCPenney
Kohl's
Macy's
Marshalls
Menard’s
Petco
PetSmart
Sierra
Sur La Table
Target
TJ Maxx
T-Mobile

Trader Joe's
White House Black Market
Walmart

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