These 45 Evansville Area Stores Will Be Closed Thanksgiving Day 2024

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Many of us are already making plans, and for some, that includes getting a jump start on holiday shopping. However, before you head out on Thanksgiving Day to shop, you may want to check this list to see which stores will be closed.

Holiday Shopping Starts Early

Prior to my career as a content creator and radio personality, I worked for one of the largest retail chains in the country, which means I have worked more than my share of hectic holiday shopping seasons. It wasn't until after I left the world of retail that stores started pushing up their Black Friday hours, and eventually making the move to open for business on Thanksgiving Day too in hopes of scraping as much money out of consumers' pocketbooks as possible.

Back To Black Friday

For those not in the know, Black Friday gets its name because, for many retailers and merchants, the additional sales generated the Friday after Thanksgiving push their financial ledgers out of the red (loss) and into the black (turning a profit) for the year. Post-pandemic, there has been a shift with retail giants across the country and many of them are going back to the "old days" of closing up shop on Thanksgiving, forgoing the extra in-store sales, and allowing employees to have the day with their families.

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Post-Pandemic Pivot to More Online Holiday Sales

Many retailers like Walmart, Target, and Kohl's stepped back and closed their doors on Thanksgiving Day during and after the pandemic. These retailers, and others have found the value in closing their brick and mortar stores while still taking advantage of consumers' willingness to shop on a holiday by implementing online sales. Last year, Best Buy began its online holiday discounts in late October.

More Than Just Retail

Thanksgiving 2024 will bring with it more than just retailers closing their doors. Some grocery stores and hardware stores will also be closed in observance of the holiday. This means if you are planning to bake or spend the day doing any home improvement projects, you will need to plan ahead.

What Stores Are Closed on Thanksgiving Day 2024?

Below is a list of retailers in the Evansville area that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2024.