As Americans prepare their Thanksgiving feasts, they may find themselves in need of a last-minute ingredient. But depending on their local grocery store's holiday schedule, they might be out of luck for scoring that extra bag of cranberries or box of stuffing.

It's best to plan ahead, given that some retail and grocery chains will be shuttered on Nov. 27, while others will have limited hours for the Thanksgiving holiday. Government offices, post offices, courts and most schools are closed.

Stores will reopen on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, which is the official kickoff for the holiday shopping season. Several retailers are planning to open early on Nov. 28, giving customers a chance to get a head start on their gift lists.

Here's what's open and closed on Thanksgiving.

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