Thursday, Nov. 28 is Thanksgiving Day. It's a day to spend time with friends and family, eat delicious food, and reflect on what we're grateful for.
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According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal offices will be closed, and federal workers will have a paid day off.
According to the U.S. Postal Service, post offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, so you will not receive your regular mail or packages.
Other delivery services, such as FedEx and UPS, won't be operating at normal capacity, only deliver urgent and critical packages, according to AARP.
No, banks and their branches will be closed, as banks follow the federal holiday schedule as well.
Bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be in service.
Kroger stores in southwest Ohio will operate with limited hours and closed by 5 p.m., according to WLWT TV. Check with your preferred location before planning a shopping trip for last-minute Thanksgiving Day supplies.
In a shift from previous years, Giant Eagle and its Market District stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to WTAE TV.
Columbus' city website, Akron's city website, Canton's government website, and Cincinnati's government web page all provide a trash and recycling calendar showing Thanksgiving Day as a holiday. Trash will not be picked up on Thanksgiving Day.
Upcoming holidays impacting garbage pickup in those cities include Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Most schools and colleges are to be closed the day before Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the day after (Black Friday), according to Uhaul.
School closings vary by state and school district. Check your local school district's website for school closures.
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Most businesses and retailers may remain open or closed or have modified hours, so contact your local store to check its hours.
While some stores may be open on Thanksgiving, several retailers will remain closed for the day.
Aldi, Costco, Target, 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.