Austin Stores Open Thanksgiving Day 2025 Guide

Last Updated On – 24th November, 2025

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Austin stores open Thanksgiving Day can be a lifesaver when you’ve forgotten an ingredient, need a last-minute item, or want to squeeze in a little shopping before the big meal. For 2025, several grocery chains, discount stores, and pharmacies around Austin will open with reduced holiday hours, while many big-box retailers remain closed.

This guide pulls from local news roundups and national holiday hours announcements for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025. Hours can change by location, so always double-check with your nearest store before heading out.

Looking for more ways to enjoy the long holiday weekend besides shopping? Check out our updated guide to Things to Do in Austin this Weekend for the best free events, activities, and happenings around the city.

Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm with your local store before heading out.

Also, check out our post on Austin Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2025, Things to Do in Austin – Thanksgiving Week 2025, and Thanksgiving Events in Austin 2025!

Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2025 Austin – Grocery & Markets

Central Market

Most Texas Central Market locations, including Austin, are expected to open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day 2025, based on regional grocery reports.

H-E-B

H-E-B stores across Texas will be open on Thanksgiving from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., with curbside pickup typically available from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and home delivery from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pharmacies will be closed.

Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts locations in Texas plan to open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day 2025, giving early shoppers time to grab last-minute produce and specialty items.

Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods will be open with modified hours, generally from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Exact hours vary by store, so check the Austin location finder before you go.

Randalls

Randalls stores in Texas are scheduled to open Thanksgiving morning and close mid-afternoon. Regional reports list hours such as 6 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m., so Austin shoppers should confirm their neighborhood store’s exact schedule.

Fiesta Mart

FOX 7 Austin notes that Fiesta Mart locations are expected to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day 2025, making it one of the later-closing grocery options.

WinCo Foods

WinCo plans to open at 6 a.m. and close by 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Local coverage recommends arriving before 2 p.m. as some stores limit entry while they prepare to close.

Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2025 Austin – Retail, Discount & Other Shops

Big Lots

Big Lots has confirmed that all U.S. stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day 2025, with special extended hours of roughly 7 a.m. to midnight, giving shoppers extra time for early holiday deals.

Bass Pro Shops (Round Rock)

The nearest Bass Pro Shops to Austin, in Round Rock, is scheduled to open on Thanksgiving with holiday hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check the store page for final times and any Black Friday preview deals.

Dollar General

Dollar General stores remain open on most holidays, including Thanksgiving. 2025 holiday-hour guides list Thanksgiving Day hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., though some locations may close earlier in the evening.

Family Dollar

National open/closed lists show Family Dollar among the chains open on Thanksgiving Day 2025, often with shortened hours such as 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call your nearest Austin store to confirm.

Goodwill Central Texas

Goodwill’s holiday schedule can vary by region, but many Goodwill organizations close on Thanksgiving Day to give staff time with family. 2025 holiday-hour roundups note that numerous Goodwill locations will be closed, so Austin shoppers should check the Central Texas site or call ahead before planning a visit.:contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2025 Austin – Pharmacies & Convenience Stores

CVS Pharmacy

CVS will have many locations open on Thanksgiving Day 2025, typically with reduced hours such as mid-morning through late afternoon (some national lists mention roughly 9 a.m. to 2–5 p.m.). Pharmacy hours may differ from front-of-store hours.

Walgreens

For 2025, Walgreens has shifted policies and will close most locations on Thanksgiving Day, but select 24-hour stores will remain open for essential pharmacy services. If you rely on Walgreens, be sure to search for a 24-hour Austin location and confirm its holiday schedule.

7-Eleven

7-Eleven convenience stores are generally open on Thanksgiving, with many operating 24/7 or on slightly reduced holiday hours. They’re a good option for drinks, snacks, and essentials when other places are closed.

Buc-ee’s

Large Texas travel centers like Buc-ee’s typically remain open every day of the year, and recent coverage confirms they’ll be available on Thanksgiving 2025 for fuel, snacks, and grab-and-go items.

Thanksgiving 2025 Austin – Closed Stores

Many major chains have now made staying closed on Thanksgiving a yearly tradition. Based on national and Central Texas reporting for 2025, you should not expect to shop at the following on Thanksgiving Day:

Academy Sports + Outdoors
ALDI
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Bath & Body Works
Best Buy
Costco
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Home Depot
Hy-Vee
JCPenney
Kohl’s
Lowe’s
Macy’s
Marshalls / T.J. Maxx / HomeGoods
Nordstrom
Petco
Publix
REI (also closed on Black Friday)
Sam’s Club
Simon Malls, including The Domain and Barton Creek Square
Target
Trader Joe’s
Walmart

These closures are reflected across multiple 2025 open/closed lists and Austin-area news outlets.

Once your errands are done, make time to relax and enjoy the holiday. For ideas on how to spend the rest of the long weekend, check out our constantly updated guide to Things to Do in Austin this Weekend.

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Lacey Morris

Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.