Thursday, November 28 is Thanksgiving Day. It’s a day to spend time with friends and family, eat delicious food and think about what we are grateful for.
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Federal employees have the day off on Thanksgiving Day
According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal offices will be closed and federal employees will have a paid day off.
Will mail be delivered on Thanksgiving Day?
According to the US Postal Service, post offices are closed on Thanksgiving Day, so you should be too will not receive your regular mail or packages.
Will FedEx and UPS deliver on Thanksgiving?
Other delivery services, such as FedEx and UPS, will not operate at normal capacity, but will only deliver urgent and critical packages, AARP said.
Will the banks be open on Thanksgiving Day?
No, banks and their branches will be closedas banks also follow the federal holiday schedule.
ATMs and digital banking features will still be in use.
Is Kroger open on Thanksgiving? Check your local store
Kroger stores in southwest Ohio will have limited hours and close at 5 p.m., according to WLWT TV. Check with your preferred location before shopping for last-minute Thanksgiving Day essentials.
Will Giant Eagle be open on Thanksgiving?
Unlike previous years, Giant Eagle and its Market District stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to WTAE TV.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day? Not in Cincinnati, Akron, Canton, Columbus
The Columbus city website, the Akron city website, the Canton government website and the Cincinnati government web page all offer a waste and recycling calendar that lists Thanksgiving Day as a holiday. There will be no trash collection on Thanksgiving Day.
Upcoming holidays that affect trash collection in those cities include Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Will schools be open on Thanksgiving Day?
According to Uhaul, most schools and colleges must be closed the day before Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after (Black Friday).
School closures vary by state and school district. Check your local school district’s website for school closures.
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Will restaurants and stores be open on Thanksgiving Day?
Most businesses and retailers may remain open, closed or have adjusted hours. Therefore, please contact your local store to check opening times.
Which stores are closed on Thanksgiving? Target, Aldi and Walmart are not opening
Although some stores are open on Thanksgiving, several retailers remain closed that day.
Aldi, Costco, Goal, Trader Joe’s And Walmart will be closed for Thanksgiving with plans to reopen on Black Friday.
Additionally, TC Palm reports that most Walgreens will be closed, and CVS locations that are open will likely operate with modified, limited hours.
This article originally appeared in The Columbus Dispatch: Is Thanksgiving Day a federal holiday? What is open and closed? What you need to know
