These stores are open on Thanksgiving Day 2017

Whether stores should remain closed or open on Thanksgiving is a highly debated topic. Some argue Thanksgiving is a time to focus on family and friends and not a day to work or go shopping. Others like the idea of getting a head-start on knocking items off their holiday shopping lists before, after or in lieu of the turkey feast.

While dozens of national stores from Costco and HomeDepot to Marshall's and Patagonia are closed on Turkey Day, several others are swinging their doors open to welcome shoppers with enticing deals.

Here's a list of stores opening on Thanksgiving:

Banana Republic

Bass Pro Shops: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Belk: Opens at 4 p.m.

Best Buy: Doors open at 5 p.m. Find Best Buy Black Friday deals.

Big Lots: Doors open at 7 a.m.; stores close at midnight.

Cabela's

CVS

Dick's Sporting Goods: Opens at 6 p.m.

GameStop: Opens at 4 p.m.

Gap

JCPenney: Doors open 2 p.m.

KMart: Opens 6 a.m.

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Macy's: Most stores, including Macy's Union Square, open at 5 p.m. and close at 2 a.m. Find Black Friday deals.

Old Navy: Open at 3 p.m.

ShopKo: Open at 4 p.m.

Simply Mac

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Target: Opens at 6 p.m. Find Target Black Friday deals.

ThinkGeek: Open at 6 p.m.

Toys R Us: Open at 5 p.m.

Walmart: Open all day, Black Friday deals begin at 6 p.m.

Whole Foods: Check with your local store for hours.