These retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Is your favorite on the list?

Holiday shopping will look a little different this year. Several major retailers have said they won’t open their stores on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Black Friday is typically the unofficial kickoff for holiday shopping, but in years past, retailers have started their deals on Thanksgiving Day.

Not so for many retailers this year.

Walmart was the first to announce it would be closing its stores, as well as Sam’s Club stores, on Thanksgiving Day. While Sam’s Club typically closes for the holiday, it was a big move for Walmart which historically offers holiday shopping deals Thanksgiving evening.

“We know this has been a trying year, and our associates have stepped up. We hope they will enjoy a special Thanksgiving Day at home with their loved ones,” John Furner, Walmart U.S. president, said in a July 21 release.

Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods followed suit on July 27.

Target said its decision is part of an effort to make the “holiday shopping experience simple, safe and stress-free” for employees and guests during the coronavirus pandemic.

On July 28, Best Buy said it would close its more than 900 stores for turkey day with Kohl’s making its announcement the same day.

“Given the importance of safety and convenience, we expect more customers to shop earlier, search for great deals throughout the season, and take advantage of our online and omnichannel conveniences,” Kohl’s said.

The retailers have not shared detailed Black Friday plans but have said they’ll release more information in the future.

This story was originally published July 30, 2020 at 7:42 AM with the headline "These retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Is your favorite on the list?."