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.

Forgot the cranberry sauce? Need to make a last-minute grocery run? You might not be out of luck just yet. Most stores in the U.S. are closed on Thanksgiving Day to give employees the day off to be with family and friends on what could arguably be the most American holiday of the year.

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.