Turkey Time: Montana Stores Closed Thanksgiving 2024

Thanksgiving shopping used to be a big deal, with major stores opening their doors on Turkey Day to start the Black Friday rush early. But things have shifted, and many retailers are now staying closed. This change, which became more common after 2020, responded to the pandemic and rising employee support for a break on Thanksgiving.

According to retailmenot.com

For the better part of a decade, major retailers like Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Macy’s and Best Buy courted shoppers (and controversy) by opening their doors on Thanksgiving. This trend started in 2011 with midnight opens — and retailers then kept pushing the envelope, opening earlier every year. In 2019, JCPenney opened at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, and Walmart opened at 6 p.m.

Today, retailers and customers seem to embrace the idea of letting employees enjoy the holiday, and 68% of shoppers agree that stores should stay closed on Thanksgiving.

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While some stores are still working on their official plans for Thanksgiving Day hours, many big-name retailers are keeping their doors closed, reserving Black Friday for in-store shopping circus. But, some of these companies will still be running Thanksgiving online deals. This way, shoppers can still score big while at home fighting off a nap after eating all that turkey.

Montana shoppers can enjoy Thanksgiving with fewer crowds and more time to relax. If you want to get ahead of the Black Friday rush, you can check out online deals and prepare for in-store shopping early Friday morning.

This Thanksgiving closure trend shows that taking a break for the holiday season is a win-win for customers and workers alike, offering a chance to recharge before the holiday shopping marathon kicks off.

This year, enjoy the slower Thanksgiving pace and, if you’re so inclined, shop online from the comfort of your home—Montana’s stores will be ready for you on Black Friday!

Check out all of the big stores that will be closed for Thanksgiving in Montana.