Confirmed: The Stores Open and Closed on Thanksgiving 2024

It happens to the best of us: You’re making pumpkin pie and discover there are no eggs left in the refrigerator. Fortunately, some grocery stores remain open on Thanksgiving for cooks who run out of ingredients. Some guests may also need to pick up a last-minute dish or dessert. No matter the reason, grocery stores open on Thanksgiving can help make or break a holiday meal!

If you need a helping hand, consult our list of stores that will officially be open on Thanksgiving this year.

Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving

These grocery stores offer Thanksgiving hours on this year’s Turkey Day:

• Acme: Most Acme markets are open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
• Albertsons: Typically, Albertsons are open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving, but some locations may have reduced hours. This chain also makes our list of stores open on Christmas Day.
• C-Town: This northeastern grocery store will be open on Thanksgiving day with reduced hours, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cub Food: Cub grocery stores will be open on Thanksgiving, but some report that they’ll close at 4 p.m., so check your location before heading out.
• Fairway Market: Fairway will be open with reduced hours, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Food4Less: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Food Lion: Stores will all be open, but closing times vary by location.
• The Fresh Market: Hours may differ from store to store, so check before heading to a Fresh Market near you.
• Giant Food: Shoppers can expect stores to open at 6 in the morning and close at 5 in the afternoon.
• Hannaford:Hannaford stores will operate between the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
• Harris Teeter: Harris Teeter stores will be open at 6 a.m., but with reduced hours until 2 p.m.
• H.E.B.: H.E.B. is open from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Kroger: Kroger operates with limited hours (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) on Thanksgiving.
• Martin’s: Martin’s supermarkets will close early at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
• Meijer: Hours vary depending on the location.
• Piggly Wiggly: Hours depend on the store.
• Ralph’s: Stores will be open during the regular hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Rite Aid: Rite Aid is open but may have adjusted hours.
• Safeway: You’ll want to check the hours of your local Safeway, as hours differ depending on the store.
• Save A Lot: Depends on the store, so you’ll also want to check your local Save A Lot!
• Save Mart: Stores will be open with reduced hours, closing early at 6 p.m.
• ShopRite: Operating hours on Thanksgiving will vary depending on the ShopRite store’s location.
• Sprouts Famers Market: Stores operate with limited hours, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Star Market: Star Market will open as usual but close early at 2 p.m.
• Stop & Shop: Some stores may have reduced hours while others have regular hours.
• Vons: Vons is open on Thanksgiving with modified hours—6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wawa: The majority of Wawa stores are open on Thanksgiving.
• Wegmans: Most Wegmans are open until 4 p.m. and open at 6 a.m.
• Whole Foods: Many Whole Foods location stay open on Thanksgiving but with modified hours.

While all of these stores will be open, hours vary depending on the area. Check your local store before you go!

Other Stores Open on Thanksgiving

For some, Thanksgiving is not only a celebration with our good food and loved ones. It also marks the day people commence Black Friday shopping. If you’re eager to shop Black Friday deals, here’s a list of stores open on Thanksgiving this year:

• Bass Pro Shops:  Pick up any gear you’ll need between the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
• Big Lots: Closing hours will vary based on the location, with stores opening at 7 a.m.
• CVS: CVS may not be a grocery store, but it can be perfect for picking up essentials and more! This year, many CVS locations will be open with typical hours. However, the store’s pharmacy hours may be reduced or completely closed—aka you’ll want to check your local CVS to see.
• Dollar General: You can make a stop at Dollar General from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on this year’s Thanksgiving day—or night! Just not in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, due to state laws that prevent stores from being open on the big day.
• Dollar Tree: Get any last-minute needs from the Dollar Tree from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving day.
• Family Dollar: Family Dollar will also be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but some stores’ hours may vary.
• Five Below: Five Below stores will be open on Thanksgiving, but the hours depend on the location.
• Old Navy: Old Navy stores typically open at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving and stay open through Black Friday.
• Sears: Many Sears stores will open at 6 p.m. on the night of Thanksgiving.
• Starbucks: Starbucks stores are typically open on Thanksgiving Day, but hours vary so check your local Starbucks for the exact hours before heading over.
• Walgreens: 24/7 Walgreens locations will remain open on Thanksgiving, while other Walgreens locations’ hours will vary by store.

Stores Closed on Thanksgiving

While some large chains remain open this Thanksgiving, these stores will officially be closed on Thanksgiving this year:

• Aldi
• Barnes & Noble
• Bath & Body Works
• Best Buy
• BJ’s Wholesale Club
• Costco
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Hobby Lobby
• Home Depot
• HomeGoods
• Hy-Vee
• JCPenney
• Kohl’s
• Lidl
• Lowe’s
• Marshalls
• Michaels
• Nordstrom
• Petco
• PetSmart
• Publix
• REI
• Sam’s Club
• Target
• TJ Maxx
• Trader Joe’s
• Ulta
• Walmart

Now that you know what will be open and closed this Thanksgiving, you can plan Thanksgiving meal prep accordingly. And if you want to get a jump on in-person Black Friday shopping, you’ll know where to go!