Thanksgiving: Stores, Restaurants Open In Bethesda

BETHESDA, MD — While a majority of stores have decided to remain closed on Nov. 25, some will be open for shoppers on Thanksgiving — just don’t expect all of your favorite retailers to be open this year.

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In June, retail giant Walmart announced it will close all stores on Thanksgiving Day this year, a move the company said is a "thank you" to store employees for their hard work through the coronavirus pandemic.

Walmart's decision follows a similar one by competitor Target, which announced in January that stores would also close this Thanksgiving.

The two giant retailers Walmart and Target are among many companies that have faced criticism for remaining open on Thanksgiving and keeping workers from spending the holiday with their families. In response, a growing number of retailers including Costco, Lowe's and Hobby Lobby have started closing stores on the holiday.

Still, a number of stores remain open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists compiled by Good Housekeeping, Country Living, NBC Chicago and more. Here are a few — and as always, it’s a good idea to check your local store’s hours.

CVS: Stores will be open on Thanksgiving, but hours may vary by location.
Old Navy: Most stores will open at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving and stay open through Black Friday.
Victoria's Secret: Last year, most stores were open by 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Walgreens: Most stores will be open regular hours. Pharmacy hours may vary by location.

These restaurants are open for Thanksgiving-style meals on Thursday in Bethesda:

• City Perch Kitchen + Bar
• Fogo de Chao
• Guardados
• Morton's The Steakhouse
• Ruth's Chris Steak House
• Lia's
• The Capital Grille
• Clyde's

The following fast-food restaurants will be open for dine-in, drive-thru or delivery, and times are according to their websites (check day-of for any possible hours changes):

Domino's: 4817 St Elmo Ave. (10 a.m. to midnight) and 5110 Ridgefield Road (10 a.m. to midnight)

Dunkin' Donuts: 7500 Old Georgetown Road (5 a.m. to 7 p.m.), 4905 Cordell Ave. (5 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and 4943 Elm Street (5 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Einstein Bros. Bagels: 8542 Connecticut Ave Ste A, Chevy Chase (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

McDonald's:5214 River Road (4 a.m. to midnight) and 7101 Democracy Blvd. (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

Starbucks: 7200 Wisconsin Ave #120 (6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), 7700 Norfolk Ave. (6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), 8542 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase (5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), 5438 Westbard Ave. (5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), 5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase (6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.), 4611-E Sangamore Road (6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and 10251 Old Georgetown Road (5 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Subway:7201 Wisconsin Ave. (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.), 10400 Old Georgetown Road (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.)