Walmart announced it will close all of its stores in the U.S. on Thanksgiving Day — around 4,600 of them. The mega outlet is following in the footsteps of other retailers such as Target, Lowe's and Costco who have all made the same decision.

Many big and small chain stores are closing its doors for Thanksgiving Day so that employees can spend the Holiday with their families. According to AP, Walmart is one of the big chain stores that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Curious about Walmart's Thanksgiving hours for 2024? You've come to the right place. Here's what you need to know about the retailer's open and closing plans.

Several stores and most banks and post offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday this Thursday, Nov. 28.

Forgot the cranberry sauce? Need to make a last-minute grocery run on Thanksgiving Day? You might not be out of luck.

Here's what you need to know about the hours for Walmart and other stores: Walmart stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the company told USA TODAY. Stores will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday. Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, according to a Nov. 12 press release. Stores will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.

All Publix locations are also closed on Thanksgiving Day. The supermarket chain tweeted its holiday closure before the 2024 holiday, writing, “We wish you a bountiful Thanksgiving. Our stores are closed tomorrow, November 28, so our associates can enjoy time with their loved ones. We will resume regular hours Friday, November 29.”

If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store to pick up something for your holiday gathering, Walmart will not be an option for you this year, as the company told USA TODAY their stores will be closed.