Anyone who wants to mix cocktails on Thanksgiving Day needs to make plans ahead of time to restock their bars.
All ABC stores in the following counties are closed Thursday, Nov. 27:
- Chatham County
- Durham County
- Johnston County
- Orange County
- Wake County
Beer and wine can be purchased at grocery stores, which may be open on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving 2025
- Which grocery store has the most affordable store-bought Thanksgiving meal? We checked.
- Trash pickup schedules change for the holiday around the Triangle. Check your town.
- Some restaurants are open on Thanksgiving day. Here’s a list.
- Ahead of pie’s biggest day of the year, a beloved bakery was just voted as serving the best slice. Here’s who won.
- Flying for the holiday? Follow these travel tips to avoid RDU’s usual Thanksgiving mayhem.
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