5 Essential Thanksgiving Signs for Your Business

Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude and gathering. Despite everyone’s anticipation, the holiday dinner prep can get stressful. Thankfully your business’ discounts and deals can save customers money and time before guests arrive. Display your Thanksgiving-themed promotions at your storefront so shoppers and passersby know how you can help. Your employees will also be on much-needed vacations, so don’t forget to inform customers of your holiday hours on a door sign.

Check out the signs you can display to drive more foot traffic and sales before the holidays. If you’re in a rush, then choose and customize a design from any of these Thanksgiving-themed templates. Otherwise, get some inspiration from these essential Thanksgiving signs:

1. Thanksgiving Sale Sign

Let customers know you offer the best deals in your area. Be sure to highlight how much they will save and indicate the sale dates so they can shop during that period. Sticking to Thanksgiving-themed elements like autumn or pumpkins can get their attention but go for one your customers will associate with your business. For example, a grocery can show a turkey spread, and a fashion brand can focus on seasonal colors. Print your holiday-themed sale on a large vinyl banner sign customers will immediately see. Hang it up outside your store or in nearby areas your customers frequent.

2. Open Hours and Closed on Thanksgiving Signs

Everyone will be prepping for the long weekend away from their daily grind. Don’t miss the window before customers become too busy and inform them ahead when you’ll be open for business. Display a large, clear window cling listing your store hours on specific dates. They can plan their grocery shopping and other preps on your store’s open days. Don’t forget to include if you’re closed on Thanksgiving Day or if you will close earlier than usual.

3. Thanksgiving Charity Announcements

Thanksgiving is also a time for giving back to your community. Involve your business in a charity effort close to your own industry, like sponsoring a local food bank or donating your products for free, like special shampoo for dogs at a shelter. Involve customers in your cause by announcing how they can participate on a retractable banner. Include a step-by-step guide of how they can sign up as volunteers for the food bank you’re helping. For monetary donations, highlight a purchase where a percentage will sponsor a charity’s beneficiaries.

4. Happy Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving-Themed Signs

Don’t forget to welcome the season with a Thanksgiving-themed sign at your store. Hang the greeting outside on a pole banner, so customers notice your store first. To capture their full attention, avoid the generic “Happy Thanksgiving” greeting and focus on themes related to the holiday instead. For example, restaurants and groceries can create signs that say, “Gobble 'til You Wobble” or “Gather, Give, Thanks, and Relax.” Think of a message that will appeal to your customers and connect it with what they purchase from your business. Retail stores can greet customers with messages of gratitude like the one below.

5. Pumpkin- or Turkey-Themed Item Promotions

‘Tis the season for pumpkin-spice and turkey-themed everything. Because you only offer these Thanksgiving treats once a year, customers will be lining up to buy your pumpkin spice lattes, cinnamon-scented perfume, body wash, or binging on those special turkey sandwiches. List down your Thanksgiving menu or exclusive offerings on chalkboard A-frame signs. The erasable surface lets you update the items according to their availability or based on what you want to highlight that day.

Customize a Sign for the Thanksgiving Weekend

Start prepping for the holiday rush with signs that will attract more customers. Create displays that give them a reason to visit your business, whether you’re promoting a big sale or inviting them to help with charity efforts. Check out the best signage options, or start with a template on eSigns today.