Holidays
What’s Open, What’s Closed on Thanksgiving Weekend
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Here’s what closes and what stays open on Thanksgiving Day for 2017, and on Friday and the weekend, along with changes in hours and transportation:
Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve — Nov 22
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Darien Library closes early, at 6 p.m.
Darien public schools close early:
Early Learning Program (ELP) — 12 p.m.
Darien High School — 12:20 p.m.
Middlesex Middle School — 12:30 p.m.
Hindley, Royle, Tokeneke elementary schools — 1 p.m.
Holmes, Ox Ridge elementary schools — 1:25 p.m.
Grocery store closing times:
Palmer’s Market — 8 p.m.
Trader Joe’s — 9 p.m.
Stop & Shop (both stores) — 10 p.m. (also open Thanksgiving)
Whole Foods Market — 11 p.m.
Pharmacy closing times:
CVS — 10 p.m. (pharmacy closes at 9 p.m.)
Grieb’s Pharmacy — 5 p.m.
Walgreens — 10 p.m. (pharmacy closes at 9 p.m.)
Thursday — Thanksgiving Day — Nov 23
Government offices at the local, state and federal level are closed. Darien Post Office is closed. If it’s a business, expect it to be closed, although many pharmacies, supermarkets and stores selling items for Christmas gifts may be open. Thanksgiving Morning Service at First Church of Christ Scientist, Darien
Also closed
Darien Library
Palmer’s Market
Trader Joe’s
The pharmacy at Walgreens (the store will be open). Open
Darien YMCA will be open from 7 a.m. to 12 noon.