28 Stores Who Have Promised To Give Their Employees Thanksgiving Off

Over 25 national retailers are observing the Thanksgiving holiday in lieu of extending Black Friday sales even earlier.

While many U.S. retailers are competing to have the earliest Black Friday sale, some opening as early as 5 pm on Thanksgiving day, these 28 retail chains have committed to remaining closed:

1. American Girl Place

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See hours here.

2. Barnes & Noble

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"We will be closed Thanksgiving Day, November 27 so that our booksellers can be with their family and friends," it says on their website.

3. Bed, Bath & Beyond

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Forbes confirmed that the store would be closed.

4. BJ's

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"Once again, BJ’s is bucking the retail trend of putting sales on Thanksgiving above family time and will continue its tradition of not opening on Thanksgiving Day, allowing Team Members to enjoy the holiday with friends and families," they said in a press release.

5. Burlington Coat Factory

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“All Burlington locations will remain closed on Thanksgiving so that our associates and customers can spend the special holiday with their loved ones,” a spokesperson told Think Progress.

6. Costco

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“Our employees work especially hard during the holiday season and we simply believe that they deserve the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving with their families. Nothing more complicated than that," a spokesperson said.

7. Crate & Barrel

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Confirmed by Mental Floss.

8. Dillard's

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“We choose to remain closed on Thanksgiving in longstanding tradition of honoring of our customers’ and associates’ time with family,” a spokesperson for Dillard’s told ThinkProgress,

9. DSW

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10. GameStop

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GameStop and its SimplyMac, Spring Mobile and Cricket Wireless stores will remain closed on Thanksgiving "out of respect for our store associates and their families and friends," they said in a statement.

11. Hobby Lobby

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Hobby Lobby is closed on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

12. Home Depot

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All U.S. stores are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

13. HomeGoods

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As a TJX company, HomeGoods will remain closed.

14. Joann Fabrics and Crafts

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“We ask a lot from our Team Members during the holidays, and Thanksgiving Day is a valued tradition for many families. We believe it is important for our Team Members to be able to spend this time with their loved ones,” said Travis Smith, chief executive officer and president of Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.

15. Lowe's

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Forbes confirmed that the retailer would be closed.

16. Marshalls

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As a TJX company, Marshalls will remain closed.

17. Nordstrom

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"We just like the idea of celebrating one holiday at a time," the store said in a flyer.

18. Patagonia

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“It’s a holiday – we’re closed!” a spokesperson said.

19. Petco

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Forbes confirmed that the retailer would be closed for the holiday.

20. Pier 1 Imports

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Pier 1 has traditionally remained closed for the holiday.

21. Publix Supermarkets

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Forbes has confirmed that the grocery chain will remain closed.

22. Radio Shack

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RadioShack is closed and offers employees paid holidays on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

23. REI

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ThinkProgress confirmed that REI will be closed on Thanksgiving.

24. Sam's Club

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Store hours are posted on their website.

25. Sierra Trading Post

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Recently acquired by TJX, Wyoming-based Sierra Trading Post will also remain closed on Thanksgiving.

26. Sur la table

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Forbes confirmed the store would be closed.

27. Talbot's

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Forbes confirmed that the clothing retailer would be closed.

28. T.J.Maxx

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“We consider ourselves an Associate-friendly Company, and, we are pleased to give our Associates the time to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends,” a spokesperson for TJX stores told Think Progress.

See more at ThinkProgress and Forbes.