Is Walgreens Open on Thanksgiving 2026?
Walgreens on Thanksgiving is a split decision — it depends entirely on your store. Here's the verified 2026 answer.
Summary
Most non-24-hour Walgreens stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday, November 26), per official corporate guidance — while 24-hour locations remain open on their normal schedule. Note: one source (GoBankingRates, Jan 2026) instead reports Walgreens open with reduced hours, so this page carries a genuine conflict and checking your local store is essential. Pharmacy hours vary and many non-24-hour pharmacies are closed.
The single most important point
Don't assume — Walgreens' Thanksgiving status genuinely varies: most regular stores close, 24-hour stores stay open, and sources conflict. The store locator or a phone call is the only reliable answer for your location.
Quick facts
| Status | Thanksgiving hours | Regular hours | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited hours | Most closed; 24-hour stores open | Mon–Sun 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (many 24-hour) | WhatHours — Walgreens hours (corporate guidance) |
What are Walgreens’s Thanksgiving hours?
Walgreens is the trickiest Thanksgiving call on this page. Per official corporate guidance, most non-24-hour Walgreens stores close on Thanksgiving, while 24-hour locations stay open on their normal round-the-clock schedule. That's the guidance-based answer.
But honesty requires the conflict: GoBankingRates (January 2026) reports Walgreens as “open with reduced hours” on Thanksgiving — directly at odds with the corporate-guidance version. When reputable sources disagree, the only responsible advice is: verify your specific store via the official locator or a phone call before going.
Pharmacy hours add another layer — many non-24-hour pharmacies close even where the front end has limited hours. On Black Friday, Walgreens returns to normal hours (typically 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM). For Christmas Day, the pattern is reduced hours around 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with 24-hour locations running normally.
Regular weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Typical hours; individual locations may differ.
How to check your local Walgreens
Holiday hours can vary by location, so verify before you go:
- Use the official Walgreens store locator to find your store and its posted hours.
- Call ahead — the fastest way to confirm Thanksgiving hours for a specific location.
- Check the store’s page on Walgreens’s official site or app on Thursday, November 26, 2026 morning for any last-minute changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Walgreens open on Thanksgiving 2026?
It depends on the store. Per official corporate guidance, most non-24-hour Walgreens close on Thanksgiving while 24-hour locations stay open. One source reports reduced hours instead — verify your specific store.
Are 24-hour Walgreens open on Thanksgiving?
Yes. Walgreens locations that are normally open 24 hours stay open on their regular schedule through Thanksgiving.
Is the Walgreens pharmacy open on Thanksgiving?
Pharmacy hours vary — many non-24-hour pharmacies are closed on Thanksgiving. Check your location.
What are Walgreens' regular hours?
Typically 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, with many locations open 24 hours. Hours vary by store.
Is Walgreens open on Christmas Day?
Walgreens typically runs reduced hours on Christmas Day (around 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), with 24-hour locations operating normally.
Hours verified on September 28, 2026 · Sources below. We re-check every page 2–4 weeks before each holiday.
Sources
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