Thanksgiving prep usually means grocery lists, travel plans, and figuring out who's bringing the pie. But there's one more thing worth adding to your to-do list: a Green Wednesday stop at embarc.

Falling on November 25, Green Wednesday is one of the biggest shopping days on the cannabis calendar, with deals on some of your favorite brands just in time for the long weekend.

Some call it Weed Thanksgiving. We call it a good excuse to stock up before the relatives arrive, the leftovers pile up, and someone inevitably suggests taking a walk.

Where Green Wednesday Started

Before Green Wednesday had a name, people were already stocking up for the long weekend. California cannabis delivery service Eaze claims it coined the name in 2016 after spotting a pattern in its sales. In a 2017 interview with Axios, Eaze’s CEO said the day before Thanksgiving was already the company’s second busiest day, right behind 4/20.

Dispensaries turned that pre-Thanksgiving rush into a shopping event of its own. If Black Friday is for holiday shopping, Green Wednesday is for stocking up before the long weekend. Many people travel for the occasion and don’t want to be left (not) high and dry.

Why Green Wednesday is Weed Thanksgiving

For the cannabis industry, Green Wednesday has quickly become a holiday shopping event in its own right. Cannabis dispensaries may offer early-bird doorbusters, buy-one-get-one specials, or discounts on cannabis products like flower and edibles. Some shops create bundles or reserve certain deals for rewards members.

For cannabis enthusiasts who already know what they like, it’s a chance to pick up a favorite at a better price. It’s also a good time to try something you’ve had your eye on.

So why stock up on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving? For many adults in the cannabis community, picking up their Thanksgiving weed is one more errand to get out of the way before friends and family arrive.

Thanksgiving is also one of the few times of the year when you can put work aside, linger at the table, and catch up with people you haven’t seen in months or even years. For some, that means opening a bottle of wine, and for others, it means your favorite cannabis beverage or a pre-roll after dinner. Either way, it’s a long weekend, so there’s room to indulge a little.

How to Make the Most of Green Wednesday

If you’re already making a Thanksgiving grocery list, make a quick dispensary list while you’re at it. Here’s how to make your Green Wednesday stop a little easier.

• Check your store’s hours. Look up your local embarc before you head out, especially if you’re squeezing in a stop between errands. We also have a handy holiday hours guide as a cheat sheet.

• Browse the menu first. Make a shortlist of what you want and pick a backup in case your first choice sells out.

• Go early if you’re after a doorbuster bag. Plan to stop by in the morning if you can, before the rest of your Thanksgiving errands take over.

embarc’s Green Wednesday Deals

Stopping by embarc on November 25th? Score major savings including 50% off STIIIZY, Claybourne Co., CAM, and Jeeter, plus 40% off brands like 710 Labs, Alien Labs, Camino, and Jetty. Remember, deals are exclusive for Passport Club members so sign up now (or when you roll into the shop).

We’ll also have Green Wednesday doorbuster bags for early shoppers, so get there before the crack of dawn to line up!

The Green Week deals keep going after Wednesday. From Thanksgiving Day through Saturday, November 28, including Black Friday, you can get 40% off products from STIIIZY, Jeeter, CAM, and Kanha. Additional deals include 30% off tons of brands including Dabwoods, Emerald Sky, Rove, Sluggers, and Turn.

On Cyber Monday, November 30, embarc is offering 40% off STIIIZY, CAM, Kahna, and Claybourne Co. and 30% off brands like Bear Labs, Henry’s, Lost Farm, Traditional and more.

Keep an eye out for the Cousin Walk Getaway Stash Book, too. A new Getaway Stash Book drops every Friday in November. For only $75, you’ll get $120 worth of cannabis tucked inside a stash book fit for the mantle.

FAQ

When is Green Wednesday?

Green Wednesday falls on Wednesday, November 25th, the day before Thanksgiving.

What is Green Wednesday?

Green Wednesday is a cannabis shopping holiday held the day before Thanksgiving. Dispensaries use it to offer deals to shoppers stocking up for the long weekend.

Are dispensaries open on Thanksgiving?

Some dispensaries are closed on Thanksgiving, but all embarc locations will be open Thursday, November 26, and close at 3 p.m. Opening times vary by store.

Do dispensaries have Black Friday Deals?

Yes. At embarc, Thanksgiving weekend deals run through Saturday, November 28, including Black Friday. Look for 40% off brands including STIIIZY and CAM, 30% off brands like Big Pete’s, Traditional, and Sluggers.

Do dispensaries have Cyber Monday Deals?

Yes. On Cyber Monday, November 30, embarc is offering 40% off brands including STIIIZY, CAM, Kahna, and Claybourne Co.and 30% off brands like Jeeter, Camino, and Jetty.