Is the Apple Store Open on Thanksgiving?
If you’re looking to cash in on some holiday deals at Apple, be sure to do it before it closes on certain holidays. Some major retailers keep their doors open during the holidays, but Apple isn’t one of them. Keep reading to learn about Apple Store’s Thanksgiving hours.
Is the Apple Store Open on Thanksgiving?
No, Apple Stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day. While many retailers keep their doors open for holiday shoppers, Apple opts to give its employees the day off. So, if you’re planning to visit an Apple Store for holiday deals or tech support, be sure to schedule your visit outside of Thanksgiving Day. Remember, it’s always a good idea to check the hours of your local Apple Store as they might vary by location.
Apple Store Holiday Hours
Here’s a rundown of 2023’s schedule for Apple stores that are open or closed on holidays. Be sure to confirm with your local store to confirm hours.
| Holiday | Date | Is the Apple Store Open or Closed? |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Sunday, Jan. 1 | Open |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan. 16 | Open |
| President’s Day | Monday, Feb. 20 | Open |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 7 | Open |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 9 | Closed |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29 | Open |
| Juneteenth | Monday, June 19 | Open |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, July 4 | Open |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep. 4 | Open |
| Columbus Day Indigenous Peoples’ Day |
Monday, Oct. 9 | Open |
| Veterans Day | Saturday, Nov. 11 | Open |
| Day Before Thanksgiving | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | Open |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov. 23 | Closed |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Friday, Nov. 24 | Open |
| Christmas Eve | Sunday, Dec. 24 | Open |
| Christmas Day | Monday, Dec. 25 | Closed |
| Day After Christmas | Tuesday, Dec. 26 | Open |
| New Year’s Eve | Sunday, Dec. 31 | Open |
When Does the Apple Store Close?
Apple stores typically close on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Typically, Apple stores close by 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve but will remain open for their normal business hours on New Year’s Day. Please note that hours might vary by location, so always confirm hours of operation with your local store before making a trip.
Apple’s Standard Return Policy
Apple’s standard return policy states that you have 14 days to return an Apple product from the day you bought it. But that only applies to purchases made from Apple online or at an Apple Store. If you purchased an Apple product through another retailer, returns must be done according to that retailer’s policy.
A few exceptions apply, however. You can’t return:
- Opened software
- Electronic software downloads
- Software upgrades
- Apple Store gift cards
- Apple developer products
- Apple print products
For gift returns, you must provide a product serial number or order number.
Holiday Hours
- Costco
- CVS
- Home Depot
- Kohl’s
- Lowes
- Macy’s
- Safeway
- Starbucks
- Target
- Trader Joes
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
Melanie Grafil contributed to the reporting for this article.
The article above was refined via automated technology and then fine-tuned and verified for accuracy by a member of our editorial team.
Schedules are subject to change and may vary by branch. Information is accurate as of Nov. 22, 2023.
