Hobby Lobby confirms 1,000 locations will close down for entire day as shoppers warned to plan ahead for the holidays [Video]

SHOPPERS will be forced to head elsewhere amid a 24-hour retail blackout.

Popular retailer, Hobby Lobby, will close down for the entire day on Thanksgiving.

In a recent press release, the arts and crafts store rolled out its holiday hours which revealed the closure on Turkey Day.

However, shoppers will be able to find their favorites the next day as the chain will be open from 8 am to 9 pm.

Regular store hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm.

Just note that Hobby Lobby stores are famously closed on Sundays.

The retail giant also revealed other holidays shoppers should prepare for.

Hobby Lobby will be open on Christmas Eve from 9 am to 5:30 pm.

However, the chain will be closed on Christmas Day.

For New Year’s Eve, shoppers can score any last-minute needs as the retailer will be open from 9 am until …