Thanksgiving Day 2019: What’s open, what’s closed on Thursday? Banks, UPS, mail delivery, stock markets, stor - NJ.com

Thanksgiving Day 2019 is Thursday, Nov. 28.

It is an annual national holiday that has both religious and secular aspects, being coined as the “harvest festival” and the “festival of family.” The first Thanksgiving supposedly took place in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. It’s celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

Here is everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019.

Is Thanksgiving Day a federal holiday?

Thanksgiving Day is a state and federal holiday. It’s the ninth of 10 federal holidays in 2019 with Christmas to follow.

Is there mail delivery on Thanksgiving Day 2019? Will the mail run?

There will be no mail delivered on Thanksgiving Day, as well as FedEx and UPS. The only services that will be available are FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical.

Is the post office open on Thanksgiving Day 2019?

United States Postal Service offices will be closed, though self-service kiosks are still available in some locations for drop-offs.

Are the stock markets open on Thanksgiving Day 2019?

Stock markets will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. This includes the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq markets.

Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on Thanksgiving Day 2019?

All Motor Vehicle Commission offices will be closed. Additionally, all New Jersey state offices and courts are closed for the holiday.

Online processing of some documents are available on Motor Vehicle Commission’s website.

Are banks open on Thanksgiving Day?

The following banks are scheduled to be closed for Thanksgiving Day:

Does NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a normal schedule?

NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA will operate on normal schedules. For NJ Transit, riders should use NJ Transit’s online trip planner to double-check arrival and departure times.

When is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City?

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York will be held on Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Some featured performers are Celine Dion, Ciara and Chicago.

The parade will start on West 77th Street and Central Park West, ending at Macy’s Herald Square.

Will grocery stores be open on Thanksgiving Day?

Many supermarkets will be open with reduced hours.

• Acme — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (may vary at each location)
• Fairway — 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Food4Less — 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Kroger — 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
• Ralphs — 5 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• ShopRite — 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Sprout’s Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Stop & Shop — 6 am. to 12 a.m.
• Target — 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• The Fresh Market — 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Walmart — opens at 6 p.m. (most stores)
• Wegmans — 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. (pharmacy will be closed)
• Whole Foods — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shoppers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information.

There are some food stores that will be closed, though. They are:

• Aldi
• BJ’s Wholesale Club
• Costco
• Lidl
• Publix
• Sam’s Club
• Trader Joe’s

Are restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day?

Most restaurants will be closed, but it varies by establishment. Patrons should check with specific restaurants for information.

Are malls open on Thanksgiving Day 2019?

Most malls will be open at 6 p.m. to kick-off Black Friday sales early. Here are New Jersey mall hours on Thanksgiving Day 2019:

• Bridgewater Commons — 6 p.m. to midnight
• Brunswick Square Mall — 5 p.m. to midnight
• Cherry Hill Mall — 6 p.m. to midnight
• Cumberland Mall — 6 p.m. to midnight
• Deptford Mall — 6 p.m. to midnight
• Freehold Raceway Mall — 6 p.m. to midnight
• Hamilton Mall — Only Macy’s (5 p.m. - 2 a.m.) and Shoppers World (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• Hudson Mall — 6 p.m. to midnight (select stores)
• Livingston Mall — 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Menlo Park Mall — 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Marketfair Mall — closed
• Monmouth Mall — 6 p.m. to midnight
• Moorestown Mall — closed
• Newport Centre — 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Ocean County Mall — 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Paramus Park Mall — 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Phillipsburg Mall — 6 p.m. to midnight
• Quaker Bridge Mall — 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Rockaway Townsquare — 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Short Hills Mall — closed
• The Mills at Jersey Gardens — 10 a.m Thursday - 10 p.m. Friday
• The Shops at Riverside — closed
• Voorhees Town Center — 6 p.m. to midnight
• Westfield Garden State Plaza — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Willowbrook Mall — 6 p.m. to midnight
• Woodbridge Center Mall — 6 p.m. to midnight

What stores are open on Thanksgiving Day 2019?

Many stores will staying closed on Thanksgiving Day, but there are a few that will open at some point during the day.

Here are stores confirmed to be open:

• Bed Bath & Beyond (opens at 5 p.m.)
• Best Buy (opens at 5 p.m.)
• Big Lots (opens at 7 a.m.)
• CVS (24-hour stores; other locations vary)
• Dollar Tree (8 a.m.; select stores)
• DSW (some locations open at 5 p.m.)
• Family Dollar
• Gamestop (opens at 3 p.m.)
• Gordmans (open from 3 p.m. until 1 a.m. – opens for Black Friday at 6 a.m.)
• JCPenney (opens at 2 p.m.)
• Kmart (opens at 6 a.m.)
• Kohl’s
• Mattress Firm (some stores)
• Meijer
• Most Macy’s stores (opens at 5 p.m.)
• New York & Company (some stores open at 6 p.m.)
• Old Navy (opens at 3 p.m.)
• RiteAid (24-hour stores; other locations vary)
• Sears (opens at 6 p.m.)
• Target (opens at 5 p.m.)
• Walgreens (24-hour stores; other locations vary)
• Walmart (opens at at 6 p.m.)

Are there early Black Friday 2019 deals and sales?

Here are several places you can find Black Friday deals:

When is the next federal holiday?

The next federal holiday is Christmas Day on Wednesday, Dec. 25.

For more information about the history of Thanksgiving Day, check out the video below:

Nicolette Accardi can be reached at naccardi@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter: @N_Accardi. Find NJ.com on Facebook. Have a tip? Tell us. nj.com/tips

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