Most major clothing chains in the U.S. are now closed on Thanksgiving Day, with a few notable exceptions among value and outlet-style retailers.

Key takeaway for Thanksgiving shopping

  • Department stores like Macy’s, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Belk, Burlington, Nordstrom are closed on Thanksgiving and reopen early on Black Friday.
  • Many big-box and off-price retailers (Target, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, etc.) also stay closed, focusing their promotions online until stores reopen Friday.
  • A few fashion/value retailers and mixed-merchandise chains may open on Thanksgiving in certain years, often with limited hours:
    • Old Navy has been listed among fashion stores open on Thanksgiving, typically with holiday sales on clothing and outerwear.
* Some legacy chains like **Kmart** (where locations still exist) have opened on Thanksgiving with apparel and general merchandise deals.
  • Non-clothing retailers that do open (grocery chains, pharmacies, convenience stores) sometimes carry basic apparel (socks, T‑shirts, sweatshirts), but selection is limited.

How to check what’s open near you

Because policies change year to year and even by location, the most reliable way to know what clothing stores are open on Thanksgiving near you is to:

  1. Look up the store’s holiday hours page or Google listing (hours on the specific date).
  2. Call your local store a few days before the holiday.
  3. Assume that if it’s a traditional mall clothing store, it’s probably closed , and if it’s a value/discount chain in a strip center, it’s more likely (but not guaranteed) to be open.

Quick “forum-style” advice

If you truly need clothes on Thanksgiving, don’t bank on the mall. Check an Old Navy-style value chain, a remaining Kmart-type store, or a big grocery/discount chain that carries basic apparel, and always confirm hours online or by phone first.

TL;DR: Most pure clothing stores are closed on Thanksgiving; a handful of value and mixed-merchandise retailers (like Old Navy or Kmart where they still exist) may open with reduced hours, so always verify your specific store’s holiday schedule in advance.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.