Kane County residents are divided on the issue of whether stores should stay open or be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

But no matter your opinion, there’s little doubt that shopping on Thanksgiving has become a holiday tradition in itself for some families.

Presented here is a list of stores that are closed and open on Thanksgiving Day 2019, according to the website bestblackfriday.com. The lists are frequently updated, so it’s best to visit the site directly for the latest information.

Obviously, what Kane County stores are open and closed vary by community and store owner. Scroll down for a list of links for Kane County chambers of commerce.

What’s Closed

This is a list of stores closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019, according to Best Black Friday.

• Army and Airforce Exchange Service
• A.C. Moore – (some stores open for Black Friday at 5 a.m.)
• Academy Sports and Outdoors
• Ace Hardware
• Ann Taylor
• BJ’s – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.)
• Barnes and Noble – (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.)
• Bob’s Discount Furniture (open for Black Friday at 9 a.m.)
• Burlington Coat Factory (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.)
• Costco
• Crate & Barrel – (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.)
• Fleet Farm – (open for Black Friday at 6 a.m.)
• Guitar Center – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.)
• Half-Price Books
• Hobby Lobby – (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.)
• HomeGoods – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.)
• JO-ANN – (open for Black Friday at 6 a.m.)
• Lowe’s – (open for Black Friday at 6 a.m.)
• Marshalls – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.)
• Menards
• Neiman Marcus – (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.)
• Nordstrom
• Office Depot (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.)
• OfficeMax (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.)
• Pier 1 (open for Black Friday from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.)
• Petco – (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.)
• Petsmart
• REI (closed on Black Friday)
• Sam’s Club
• Sierra Trading Post – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.)
• Staples – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.)
• Stein Mart
• The Container Store
• T.J.Maxx – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.)
• True Value

What’s Open

Here is the most recently updated list of stores that will be open on Thanksgiving, according to BestBlackFriday.

• Best Buy – (opens at 5 p.m.)
• Bed Bath and Beyond – (first time opened on Thanksgiving)
• CVS – 24-hour stores; other locations vary
• DSW – some locations open at 5 p.m.
• Gamestop – (opens at 3 p.m.)
• Gordmans – (open from 3 p.m. until 1 a.m. – opens for Black Friday at 6 a.m.)
• JCPenney – (opens at 2 p.m.)
• Kmart – (opens at 6 a.m.)
• Macy’s, which issued the following statement: We are opening most Macy’s stores at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day again this year – the same as last year – to serve our customers who have interest in shopping that day. Our staffing plan is designed to support our growth strategy and empower and incentivize our colleagues as they all have a role to play in our performance and a stake to win in our success. As we do every year, we surveyed our incredible colleagues in our stores to understand their Thanksgiving staffing preferences and allow them to opt-in for shifts. Additionally, colleagues who work any shift on Thanksgiving day will be compensated with overtime pay. We deeply value the commitment and contribution of our colleagues across the country as we continue to focus on meeting the needs of our customer.
• Mattress Firm, which issued the following statement: Thanksgiving Day has become an increasingly popular sale day, with many retailers opting to keep their doors open. While we encourage our employees to take a break during the holidays, we also embrace our entrepreneurial spirit, which is why some of our stores are choosing to remain open on Thanksgiving. To see if your local Mattress Firm store is open on Thanksgiving, visit: https://www.mattressfirm.com/stores/ 
• Meijer
• New York & Company – (some locations opening at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving – some locations opening at 6 a.m. on Black Friday – check mall hours for both)
• Old Navy – (opens at 3 p.m. and staying open until 11 p.m. Friday night – some mall locations may vary)
• RiteAid – 24-hour stores; other locations vary
• Sears – (opens at 6 p.m.)
• Target – (opens at 5 p.m.)
• Walgreens – 24-hour stores; other locations vary
• Walmart – (opens for Thanksgiving Day sales at 6 p.m.)

Kane County Chambers of Commerce

• Algonquin / Lake-in-the-Hills Chamber of Commerce
• Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  
• Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Batavia Chamber of Commerce
• Elburn Chamber of Commerce
• Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Geneva Chamber of Commerce
  
• Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
  
• Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce
  
• Huntley Chamber of Commerce
  
• Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce
  
• Quad County African America Chamber of Commerce​
  
• St. Charles Chamber of Commerce
• Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce​