Every Grocery Store Near You That Will Be Open (or Closed) on Thanksgiving Day (2024)

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process.

As you prepare for the picture-perfect Thanksgiving dinner, it’s possible that you may find yourself scrambling through your spice rack the morning of only to find that missing ingredient to complete your juicy turkey recipe. But don’t give up and consider ordering Thanksgiving dinner to-go too fast. You have festive family traditions on the line, after all! This is your sign to commit to cooking the ultimate feast and turn to our a list of grocery stores open on Thanksgiving Day to supply your last-minute needs.

While stores like Publix will be closed on Thanksgiving, you can count on Whole Foods, which will be open (with limited hours). If you’re fancying a Thanksgiving themed co*cktail, several liquor stores will also be open. Though if you still need a snack to hold you over, you might want to stop at one of your favorite fast-food chains so that your hunger doesn’t guide you to buy anything you don’t really need for the big meal. And since not all stores will be operating during regular business hours, we recommend calling your nearest location before you stop in.

Take advantage of the stores that will be open on Thanksgiving Day and check out our list below.

Don't forget to check out GoodHousekeeping.com's Thanksgiving ideas.

Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving

• Acme: Several locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., but hours may vary.
• Albertsons: Select stores open from 6 a.m. until at least 3 p.m.
• C-Town: Several locations will operate from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m, but hours can vary.
• Cub Foods: Most stores will operate during regular hours, but some may close by 4 p.m.
• Cumberland Farms: Locations will operate on their regular 24-hour schedule
• Fairway Market: Most stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Food Lion: Many locations will be open with regular hours, but some will close early.
• Food4Less: Many locations will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight.
• Giant Food Store: Most stores will stay open during regular hours.
• Hannaford: Select locations will open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., but pharmacies will be closed.
• Harris Teeter: Stores will close by 2 p.m.
• H.E.B.: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., but the pharmacy will be closed.
• Kroger: Stores will be opened but with reduced hours.
• Martin’s: Most locations will close by 3 p.m.
• Meijer: Last year, stores were open until 3 p.m.
• Piggly Wiggly: Most stores will be open with regular hours.
• Ralphs: Locations typically open as early as 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.
• Rite Aid: Most stores will be open during regular hours.
• Safeway: Most stores will be open but may have limited hours.
• Save A Lot: Stores will be open, but hours may vary by location.
• Save Mart: Last year, locations closed by 6 p.m.
• Shaw’s: Many locations will be open but may have limited hours.
• ShopRite: Stores will be open, but hours vary by location.
• Sprouts’ Farmers Market: Stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Star Market: Many locations will close by 2 p.m.
• Stop & Shop: Stores will be open during regular hours.
• The Fresh Market: Stores will be open, but hours depend on location.
• Vons: Many stores will operate from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wawa: Most stores will be open and will operate on regular hours.
• Wegmans: Stores generally will be open until 4 p.m.
• Whole Foods: Stores will be open but with modified hours.

Grocery Stores Closed on Thanksgiving

• Aldi
• BJ's Wholesale Club
• Costco
• Hy-Vee
• Lidl
• Publix
• Sam's Club
• Target
• Trader Joe's
• Walmart