GameStop closes all of its US stores on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Sunday — a policy the company has publicly framed as taking a stand against retailers eating into holiday time.
GameStop's Public Stand on Holiday Closures
GameStop has closed for Thanksgiving Day since 2013, announcing the move at the time as a deliberate stand "to disrupt the emerging trend" of retailers opening on the holiday, framing it around protecting family time for customers and employees alike. The company has kept a rigid policy of closing every US store on Christmas Day since 2010, and also closes on Easter Sunday.
| Holiday |
Status |
| New Year's Day |
Open, normal or slightly reduced hours |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Easter Sunday |
Closed all day, all US stores |
| Memorial Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Independence Day (July 4th) |
Open, normal hours |
| Labor Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Veterans Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Thanksgiving |
Closed all day, all US stores — a policy since 2013 |
| Black Friday |
Open, often from 7am with extended hours |
| Christmas Eve |
Open, hours vary widely by location |
| Christmas Day |
Closed all day, all US stores — a policy since 2010 |
| New Year's Eve |
Open, normal hours |
Christmas Eve hours vary a lot by store with no single company-wide schedule. Check your local GameStop before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GameStop open on Thanksgiving?
No. GameStop has closed all of its US stores on Thanksgiving Day since 2013.
Is GameStop open on Christmas?
No. GameStop closes every US store on Christmas Day, a policy it has kept since 2010.
Is GameStop open on Easter?
No. GameStop closes all of its US stores on Easter Sunday.
Why does GameStop close on so many holidays?
GameStop has publicly said the closures are a deliberate stand to protect family time for employees and customers, rather than following the trend of retailers opening on holidays.
