While many retailers might be closed, this is a busy day for restaurant chains (and many local diners as well). You should have no trouble finding someplace offering a traditional

A majority of Albertsons Companies’ banner stores including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Vons and Tom Thumb will be open on Thanksgiving Day, with most stores having adjusted hours. In addition, many pharmacies will be closed or have adjusted hours. Customers should double check with their local Albertsons for holiday hours.

For millions of Americans dealing with high inflation, their budget may lead them to a fast-food restaurant on the holiday.

Located at the Daxton Hotel in Birmingham, Madam’s Thanksgiving grand buffet offers seatings from 2-8 p.m. Buffet features roasted turkey plus glazed ham, cedar baked salmon, seafood towers, salads, sides and desserts. $75 per adult; $35 ages 3-10; under 3 are free. For info and ordering: daxtonhotel.com

Your guide to the fast-food restaurants that will be open and closed for Thanksgiving 2024, which will be on Thursday, Nov. 28 this year.

Depending on where you’re from, you might not have a HomeTown Buffet near you, but all of Ovation Brand’s restaurants—Country Buffet, Ryan’s and Old Country Buffet—will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Each restaurant serves buffet and diner-style food featuring familiar and traditional Thanksgiving Day classic.

As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving.