Thanksgiving Day 2020 is Thursday, Nov. 26.
It is an annual national holiday that has both religious and secular aspects, being coined as the “harvest festival” and the “festival of family.” The first Thanksgiving supposedly took place in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. It’s celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
Here is everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020.
Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday?
Thanksgiving Day is a state and federal holiday. It’s the ninth of 10 federal holidays in 2020 with Christmas to follow.
Is mail delivered on Thanksgiving Day 2020? Will the mail run on Thanksgiving?
There will be no mail delivered on Thanksgiving Day, as well as FedEx and UPS. The only services that will be available are FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical.
Is the post office open on Thanksgiving 2020?
United States Postal Service offices will be closed, though self-service kiosks are still available in some locations for drop-offs.
Are banks open on Thanksgiving Day?
No. The following banks are scheduled to be closed for Thanksgiving Day:
Are the stock markets open on Thanksgiving?
No. Stock markets will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Nasdaq trading and bond markets will also be closed.
What stores are open on Thanksgiving?
Many stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but there are a few that will be open.
Here are stores and pharmacies confirmed to be open, according to a report by BestBlackFriday.com:
Here are stores confirmed to be closed, according to a report by BestBlackFriday.com:
What are the best early Black Friday 2020 sales?
There are plenty of enticing sales being offered online during Thanksgiving 2020, if you want to get a head start on holiday shopping deals.
Here are just a few:
For even more Black Friday 2020 deals, check out a full list of early sales here, as many other retailers have started their sales already.
Will grocery stores be open on Thanksgiving Day 2020?
Many supermarkets will be open with reduced hours. Shoppers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information.
The following grocery stores are open:
- Wegmans (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
- Whole Foods (7 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Acme (5 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
- ShopRite (varies by store)
- Stop & Shop (6 a.m. - 3 p.m.; pharmacy will be closed)
- Foodtown (varies by store)
There are some grocery stores that will be closed, though. They are:
Are restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2020?
It varies by establishment. Some restaurants may be closed, while some are selling prepared, holiday meals to-go.
Patrons should check with specific restaurants for information.
Are malls open on Thanksgiving Day 2020?
In a change this year, all 13 Simon malls in New Jersey will be closed. So will many other malls and most major shopping centers throughout the state.
The only mall in New Jersey staying open on Thanksgiving Day is Brunswick Square (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.).
The following malls and shopping centers in New Jersey will be closed:
- Bridgewater Commons
- Cherry Hill Mall
- Cumberland Mall
- Deptford Mall
- Freehold Raceway Mall
- Gloucester Premium Outlets
- Hamilton Mall
- Hudson Mall
- Jackson Premium Outlets
- Jersey Shore Premium Outlets
- Livingston Mall
- Marketfair Mall
- Menlo Park Mall
- Monmouth Mall
- Moorestown Mall
- Newport Centre
- Newport Crossing
- Newport Plaza
- Ocean County Mall
- Paramus Park Mall
- Quaker Bridge Mall
- Rockaway Townsquare
- Short Hills Mall
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens
- The Shops at Riverside
- Voorhees Town Center
- Westfield Garden State Plaza
- Willowbrook Mall
- Woodbridge Center Mall
Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on Thanksgiving Day 2020?
All Motor Vehicle Commission offices will be closed. Additionally, all New Jersey state offices and courts are closed for the holiday.
Online processing of some documents are available on Motor Vehicle Commission’s website.
Does NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a normal schedule?
NJ Transit and PATH will operate on normal schedules, while SEPTA will operate on a Sunday schedule. For NJ Transit, riders should use NJ Transit’s online trip planner to double-check arrival and departure times.
When is the next federal holiday?
The next federal holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, Dec. 25.
For more information about the history of Thanksgiving Day, check out the video below:
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