It’s November, the month of Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and the unofficial start of the holiday season.
Here’s what know:
When is Thanksgiving Day 2025?
Every year, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Given how our calendar works, Thanksgiving Day can only happen between Nov. 22 and Nov. 28.
This year, Thanksgiving Day falls late in the month, on Thursday, Nov. 27, Which means that there will be less days for shoppers between Black Friday and Dec. 25.
What is Black Friday? When is Black Friday 2025?
Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the United States.
The day takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year, that day will be Friday, Nov. 28.
What grocery stores will be open on Thanksgiving 2025?
Last minute purchase? While many grocery store chain remain close on Thanksgiving Day, the following grocery store brands will open on Thanksgiving Day.
Is Costco open on Thanksgiving?
No, Thanksgiving is a holiday observed by the company. Here are other grocery stores closed on Thanksgiving.
Juan Carlos Castillo is a New Jersey-based trending reporter for the USA Today Network. Find him on Twitter at _JCCastillo.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: What date is Thanksgiving 2025? And when is Black Friday?

