Is Walmart Open on Thanksgiving 2026? Murfreesboro Store Closings

No. Walmart says its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Sam's Club, Costco, Home Depot and Lowe's also list Thanksgiving Day as a closed day, which affects their Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne stores.

No, Walmart stores will not be open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Walmart said in an Oct. 7 holiday announcement that its stores "will be closed again on Thanksgiving and Christmas this year." That covers all eight Walmart stores in Rutherford County. Sam's Club, Costco, The Home Depot and Lowe's also list Thanksgiving Day as a closed day.

Here is what each retailer's own website says, with its Murfreesboro-area store addresses.

Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving 2026?

No. Walmart's Oct. 7 announcement says stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas "so our associates can enjoy the holidays with their loved ones."

The same announcement says Walmart is rolling out Express Pickup, which can have an app order ready for curbside pickup in as little as one hour. Walmart says Express Pickup was available at 500 stores and would expand nationwide "in the coming weeks, in time to shop for the Thanksgiving meal." It does not say when Express Pickup will reach Murfreesboro stores.

Walmart's store directory lists these Rutherford County stores:

Murfreesboro

• Old Fort Parkway Supercenter, 2000 Old Fort Parkway, (615) 893-0175
• Memorial Blvd. Supercenter, 2012 Memorial Blvd., (615) 995-7092
• S. Rutherford Blvd. Supercenter, 2900 S. Rutherford Blvd., (615) 896-4650
• Joe B. Jackson Parkway Supercenter, 140 Joe B. Jackson Parkway, (615) 867-7512
• New Salem Highway Neighborhood Market, 2478 New Salem Highway, (615) 546-6969
• Fortress Blvd. Neighborhood Market, 1153 Fortress Blvd., (615) 546-6978

Smyrna

• Smyrna Supercenter, 570 Enon Springs Road E., (615) 355-1029

La Vergne

• La Vergne Supercenter, 5511 Murfreesboro Road, (615) 984-0066

Is Sam's Club open on Thanksgiving?

No. Sam's Club's help center lists Thanksgiving as a closed day, along with New Year's Day, Easter and Christmas. The Murfreesboro Sam's Club is at 125 John R. Rice Blvd., (615) 895-4246. Its club page notes that holiday hours may vary.

Is Costco open on Thanksgiving?

No. Costco's customer service page lists Thanksgiving Day among the days its U.S. warehouses are closed. The other closed days are New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Christmas Day.

Costco's warehouse locator lists one warehouse in Rutherford County: Murfreesboro, 1524 Beasie Road, (615) 439-2639. There is no Costco in Smyrna or La Vergne; the next nearest warehouses on the locator are in Mt. Juliet and Brentwood.

Are Home Depot and Lowe's open on Thanksgiving?

No.

• The Home Depot lists Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, as closed on its 2026 holiday store hours page. Black Friday, Nov. 27, stores open at 6 a.m. Rutherford County stores: 1750 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, and 551 President Place, Smyrna.
• Lowe's said in its Oct. 8 holiday announcement that its stores "will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day" while customers can still shop online-only deals. Rutherford County stores: 1825 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, and 410 Genie Lane, Smyrna.

What about Target, Publix, Kroger and ALDI?

As of Oct. 12, OnlyInMurfreesboro did not find a 2026 Thanksgiving announcement from Target, Publix, Kroger or ALDI on their own websites. Shoppers should check those retailers' websites or call their local stores closer to the holiday.

Planning Thanksgiving in Murfreesboro

For more holiday plans, see OnlyInMurfreesboro's Thanksgiving in Murfreesboro guide and things to do in Murfreesboro in November. Shoppers can find more stores in the Murfreesboro shopping guide, the Smyrna shopping guide and the grocery stores guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving Day 2026?

No. Walmart says its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, and on Christmas Day.

Is Costco open on Thanksgiving 2026?

No. Costco lists Thanksgiving Day as one of the days its U.S. warehouses are closed. That includes the Murfreesboro warehouse at 1524 Beasie Road.

Is Sam's Club open on Thanksgiving?

No. Sam's Club's help center lists Thanksgiving as closed. The Murfreesboro club is at 125 John R. Rice Blvd.

Can I still shop Walmart online on Thanksgiving?

Walmart's announcement says stores will be closed. It does not say whether online orders placed on Thanksgiving will be filled that day.

What date is Thanksgiving 2026?

Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, Nov. 26. Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 27.

Sources: Walmart: "Walmart is Ready for the Season," Oct. 7, 2026, Walmart store directory: Murfreesboro, Walmart store directory: Smyrna, Walmart store directory: La Vergne, Sam's Club Hours (help center), Murfreesboro Sam's Club, Costco: holiday closures, Costco Murfreesboro warehouse, The Home Depot: Store Holiday Hours 2026, The Home Depot Tennessee store directory, Lowe's holiday 2026 announcement, Oct. 8, 2026, Lowe's Tennessee stores.

*Illustration: AI-generated image; not an actual store parking lot.*