"With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists. Most big U.S. retailers are closed on Thanksgiving Day. However, many will open early the following day, Black Friday, the unofficial start of the holiday gift-buying season and the biggest shopping day of the year."
"Government Buildings Government offices, post offices, courts and schools are closed. Banks and the stock market U.S. stock markets and banks are closed Thursday; however, markets reopen on Friday for a shortened trading day, wrapping up at 1 p.m. Eastern. Package Delivery Standard FedEx and UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on Thanksgiving, although some critical services will be offered at certain locations."
Government offices, post offices, courts and schools are closed on Thanksgiving. U.S. stock markets and banks are closed Thursday, with markets reopening on Friday for a shortened trading day ending at 1 p.m. Eastern. Standard FedEx and UPS pickup and delivery services will not operate on Thanksgiving, though select critical services will be available at some locations. Major retailers including Walmart, Target, Macy's, Kohl's and Costco will be closed on Thanksgiving but plan early or extended hours on Black Friday. CVS will close early and Walgreens will close many stores while some 24-hour locations remain open. Most national grocery chains open for last-minute needs but may close early; AAA provides a travel forecast.
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