What's open on Thanksgiving in Chicago?
Thanksgiving, the fourth Thursday of November, closes banks and government and most major retail — though many pharmacies and some grocery chains open for limited hours. In Chicago, city-centre venues are most likely to deviate from national patterns — check individual branches.
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Walgreens 24-Hour & Pharmacy24/7 Duty Designated 24-hour branches and drive-thru pharmacies remain open 365 days a year Editorial1-800-925-4733 | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 walgreens.com |
Chevron & ExtraMile24/7 Duty Fuel pumps and convenience stores open 24 hours on all federal holidays Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 chevron.com |
| Urgent Care & Clinics | Reduced hours | 08:00–20:00 | 2026-04-20 citymd.com | |
Official | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Official | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Official | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2025-11-24 cvs.com |
AI-extracted | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 06:00-21:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-11-24 wholefoodsmarket.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-11-24 traderjoes.com |
AI-extracted | Pharmacies & Chemists | Reduced hours | 09:00-18:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Editorial | DIY, Garden & Home | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-11-24 homedepot.com |
Editorial | DIY, Garden & Home | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-11-24 lowes.com |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-11-24 bestbuy.com |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Reduced hours | 08:00–20:00 | 2025-11-24 dollartree.com |
Most standalone and highway drive-thru locations remain open on federal holidays Editorial | Restaurants & Cafes | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 mcdonalds.com |
Store hours vary; travel hub and grocery kiosk locations open regular hours Editorial | Restaurants & Cafes | Reduced hours | 06:00–18:00 | 2026-04-20 starbucks.com |
No regular mail delivery or retail counter service on federal holidays Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 usps.com |
| Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 amazon.com | |
Branch lobbies closed on federal holidays; drive-up and vestibule ATMs open 24/7 Editorial | Banks & ATMs | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 chase.com |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 mta.info |
