Thanksgiving: Stores, Restaurants Open In Gaithersburg

GAITHERSBURG, 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.
Dollar General: Stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Family Dollar: Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
Five Below: Stores will be open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
Michaels: Stores open at 6 p.m. to midnight.
Rite Aid: Most stores will be open on Thanksgiving, but hours may vary by location.
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 Gaithersburg:

• Ruth's Chris Steak House
• Copper Canyon Grill
• Ted's Bulletin

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:274 N Frederick Ave. (website says 10:30 a.m. to midnight), 18214 Flower Hill Way (website says 10 a.m. to midnight)

Dunkin' Donuts:20 Montgomery Village Ave. Ste B (4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.), 610 Quince Orchard Road (5 a.m. to 8 p.m.), 16220 Frederick Road Ste 104 (4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.), 12168 Darnestown Road (5 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and 18558 Woodfield Road (24 hours)

Einstein Bros. Bagels:531 Quince Orchard Road (5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.), 19114 Montgomery Village Ave. (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

McDonald's: 465 Frederick Road (drive-thru 24 hours), 666 Quince Orchard Road (drive-thru 4:45 a.m. to 11 p.m.), 83 Bureau Drive (drive-thru 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.), 12130 Darnestown Road (open 24 hours), 19388 Montgomery Village Ave. (drive-thru open 24 hours), 18273 Flower Hill Way (drive-thru 5 a.m. to 4 a.m.), 19230 Woodfield Road (5 a.m. to 11 p.m.), and 9100 Rothbury Drive (drive-thru is 5:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.)

Pizza Hut:299 Muddy Branch Road (11 a.m. to midnight), 18509 Woodfield Road (11 to 11), 9130 Rothbury Drive (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

Popeye's: 417 N Frederick Ave. (10 a.m. to 11 p.m.)

Starbucks:505 Quince Orchard Road (24 hours), 160 Kentlands Square Place (7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.), 898 Muddy Branch Road (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), 307 Copley PlaceBuilding A-1300 (7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.), 12179 Darnestown Road (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and 18240 Flower Hill Way (7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Subway: 15906-B Shady Grove Road (24 hours), 6 Bureau Dr B-10 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), 853 Russell Ave. (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), 108 Olde Towne Ave #5 (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.), 18238 Flower Hill Way Store #03 (9 to 9) and 876 Muddy Branch Road (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)