Whether it’s days ahead or the day of, plenty of people still plan to go out on Thanksgiving.
However, if they plan on any last-minute grocery shopping or need to send off a package in the mail, they might run into a snag if their destination is closed. Most retail stores and offices are closed on Thanksgiving to let employees spend time with their families during the holiday.
Still, some retail locations and transportation services will be open to the public, though hours may vary. Here’s what you can expect to be open and closed on Thanksgiving.
Government
City and town offices: Closed
State offices: Closed
Registry of Motor Vehicles: Closed
State and local courts: Closed
Federal courts: Closed
Finance
Banks: Closed. Most ATMs will remain open.
Stock market: Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed.
Alcohol
Massachusetts liquor stores: Closed
Connecticut liquor stores: Closed
Shopping
Auburn Mall: Closed
Holyoke Mall: Closed
Hadley Mall: Closed. Planet Fitness will be open until 1 p.m.
Eastfield Mall: Closed
Natick Mall: Closed
Big Y: Closed
Stop & Shop: Closed
Market Basket: Closed
Price Rite: Closed
Star Market: Closed
Walmart: Closed
Target: Closed
Wegmans: Stores will be open until 4 p.m.
Safeway: Open, hours vary
Costco: Closed
CVS: Open, hours vary
Walgreens: Closed
Aldi: Closed
Whole Foods: Closed
Trader Joe’s: Closed
Parcel services
Post offices: Closed
FedEx: Closed; no regular pickup and delivery
UPS: Closed, but UPS Express Critical service is available
Transportation
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority: PVTA will have no services running on Thanksgiving.
UMass Transit: UMass Transit has no services running on Thanksgiving.
Worcester Regional Transit Authority: There will be no fixed-route bus or paratransit service on Thanksgiving.
MBTA:
- All subways, buses and The Ride will operate on a Sunday schedule.
- The Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule.
- There will be no ferry service on Thanksgiving.
