However, if you're looking to run to the grocery store for a last-second item, it's possible that your local shops could be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Connecticut state laws don't restrict businesses from opening on Thanksgiving Day,

If you’re cooking your Thanksgiving feast and realize you forgot a crucial ingredient – the turkey! – don’t panic. Some grocery stores are staying open on Thursday for just that reason, though most are adjusting hours and closing early for the holiday.

Is your Thanksgiving grocery store checklist growing as it gets close to the holiday? If you’re hosting family and friends for dinner Thursday, you’re probably spending some time at the grocery store leading up to the big meal.

Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated holidays that revolves around food. It’s one of the only nights of the year where a whole feast for the entire family is expected. Of course, spending time with family and loved ones is a major part of the holiday.

Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays where most of the nation shuts down ... but not entirely. Government offices are closed, of course, and if your garbage usually is picked up on a Thursday, it’s most likely going to be delayed for a day.