Thanksgiving: Stores, Restaurants Open In Germantown

GERMANTOWN, 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.

Big Lots: Last year, select locations were open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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.
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.
Walgreens: Most stores will be open regular hours. Pharmacy hours may vary by location.

Here are some restaurants that will be open for Thanksgiving dinners in and near Germantown, according to OpenTable:

• Mission BBQ
• 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 (check day-of for any possible hour changes):

Burger King: 20430 Germantown Road (website says hours are 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.), 19700 Germantown Road (website says hours are 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.)

Domino's: 13050 Middlebrook Road and 21040 Frederick Rd Suite E (website says both open at 10:30 a.m. and closes for carryout at 11 p.m., and delivery at 12 a.m.).

Dunkin' Donuts: 12915 Wisteria Drive (website says 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.), 19781 Frederick Road (website says hours are 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and 18006 Mateny Road (website says hours are 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

McDonald's: 12982 Middlebrook Road (4 a.m. to 1 a.m.), 21121 Frederick Road (5 a.m. to midnight), 19660 Gunners Branch Road (5 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and 18000 Mateny Road (5 a.m. to midnight).

Pizza Hut: 19733 N. Frederick Road, Germantown, MD 20876. Website says hours are 11 to 11.

Popeye's: 18074 Mateny Drive, Germantown, MD 20876 (hours 10:30 to 10:30) and 19911 Frederick Road, Germantown, MD 20876 (hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.).

Starbucks:19724 Germantown Road (7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.), 20934 Frederick Road Unit B-1A ( 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and 13408 Kingsview Village Ave (7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

Subway: 12935 Wisteria Drive (hours are 9:30 to 9:30), 12601 Wisteria Drive(hours are 9 to 9), 13411 Kingsview Village Ave. (8 to 8) and 18010 Mateny Road (9 to 9).