Walmart announced it will close all of its stores in the U.S. on Thanksgiving Day — around 4,600 of them. The mega outlet is following in the footsteps of other retailers such as Target, Lowe's and Costco who have all made the same decision.

Many big and small chain stores are closing its doors for Thanksgiving Day so that employees can spend the Holiday with their families. According to AP, Walmart is one of the big chain stores that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Curious about Walmart's Thanksgiving hours for 2024? You've come to the right place. Here's what you need to know about the retailer's open and closing plans.

If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store to pick up something for your holiday gathering, Walmart will not be an option for you this year, as the company told USA TODAY their stores will be closed.