WALMART has confirmed that thousands of its stores will be closed for a full day in the coming weeks.

The decision will force buyers to change their plans so they don’t get stuck.

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More than 4,000 Walmart stores will close for Thanksgiving, which falls on Nov. 28 this year, the chain announced.

Bosses have allowed workers to have the day off to celebrate the holiday with their families.

This year will be the fifth year in a row that supermarkets celebrate in November.

Since the late 1980s, Walmart supermarkets have always been open on Thanksgiving, but in 2020 the company broke with tradition.

Walmart US CEO John Furner said at the time that it was a reward for the sacrifices employees made during the pandemic.

He praised the workers for their dedication and told USA Today, “We want you to enjoy the day at home with your loved ones.”

Furner said the idea of ​​closing stores on Thanksgiving came from a Walmart employee in Texas.

Walmart stores are expected to open normal hours the day before Thanksgiving and on Black Friday.

Supermarkets are open on most public holidays all year round.

After Thanksgiving, that next The time when shops remain closed is Christmas Day.

Many chains have not yet announced their holiday hours.

Last year, Target, BJ’s Wholesale Club and Costco were among the retailers closed for Thanksgiving.

All Publix and Sam’s Club warehouses were also closed so workers could celebrate the holiday.

OTHER CLOSURES

Trader Joe’s stores across the country closed their doors for a day.

The company says it has closed stores for the Thanksgiving holiday for more than 30 years.

Aldi, Best Buy and JCPenney locations also closed last year to mark the celebration.

Walgreens bosses made the historic decision to close most of their stores on Thanksgiving last year.

But the 24-hour shops remained open – despite the holiday.

Shoppers at Kroger, Albertsons and Whole Foods were warned that store hours would vary by location.

Shoppers in need of last-minute groceries can still purchase items at Dollar General and Big Lots stores.