Mercer Island Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open And Closed?

MERCER ISLAND, WA - It seems like retailers open earlier and earlier each year on Thanksgiving, but many stores and institutions will be closed around Puget Sound Nov. 23. Some grocery stores are open - with the exception of a few like PCC and Costco - but places like libraries, government offices, and the post office are all closed.

Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed Thanksgiving 2017 in Puget Sound:

• Retail stores: Some stores opening early for Black Friday deals (WalMart, J.C. Penny, Macy's, Target, and other national retailers), but many local and smaller retailers won't open.
• Supermarkets: Open with some exceptions. See out full guide here.
• Convenience stores: Some will be open. Call ahead before you go.
• Gyms: Closed or reduced hours
• Bars and restaurants: Open at owner's discretion
• Stock market: Closed
• Municipal, state, federal offices and banks: Closed
• Libraries and schools: Closed
• Post office: Closed
• Trash Collection: There will be no collection on Thursday.

In addition, transit agencies will operate on reduced hours on Thanksgiving. Find specific information for the following transit agencies here:

• King County Metro
• Sound Transit
• Pierce Transit
• Community Transit
• State Ferries
• First Hill Streetcar (holiday schedule, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

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