Creating a Thanksgiving grocery shopping list can be an intimidating task, from the sheer amount of ingredients you need to prepare everyone's favorite fixings to the overall fear of forgetting a random item and ruining a family recipe. But it's not the end of the world if you forget to purchase a few things before November 24, as there are select grocery stores open on Thanksgiving Day. From supermarkets to general stores to restaurants equipped with complete Thanksgiving dinners, you won't go without options (if it comes to it).
While only some of these grocery stores offer pre-cooked turkey dinners if you want to avoid tireless hours in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day, all the chains below will have that one ingredient you are desperately searching for, whether it's a spice for your pumpkin pie, bread for your turkey stuffing, or herbs for your soon-to-be perfectly cooked turkey.
Of course, it's always a good idea to reach out to your local branch of each of these grocery stores, as hours of operation can often differ between location. Calling ahead will also guarantee that you don't drive all the way to your Publix only to discover it's actually closed. And while you are at checkout, make sure to offer a Thanksgiving greeting or share a relatable Thanksgiving quote to the cashier, so they know just how grateful you are that they are working on the holiday.
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Grocery Stores That Are Open on Thanksgiving
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ACME:Check with your local store to confirm the full hours before heading over to pick up a last-minute pan of mashed potatoes.
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Albertsons:So you burned the gravy — don't panic! Just head to Albertsons, which will be open from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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Cub Foods:The typical 24/7 hour store will close at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
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Cumberland Farms: Although it's more of a convenient store than a full-on grocery store, you can find basic items you may have forgotten. Call your local store for their hours.
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CVS: While it's also not really a grocery store, CVS also stocks some basic food items and will operate with reduced hours on November 24.
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Fairway: Most stores will be open from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m.
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Food Lion: Most locations will have regular hours on Thanksgiving, however, this may change with some locations so make sure to check your local store for any early closings.
- The Fresh Market:As in years past, your favorite market is expected to be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Hannaford: This grocery chain located in the northeast will have some select stores open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Harris Teeter:If you find yourself running low on wine or are in need of a few more sides, head to the southeast grocery chain between6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving day.
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H-E-B:Head to your nearest location between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. for all your last-minute needs the day of dinner.
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Hy-Vee: The midwest chain's hours will vary by location, with some stores closing at 2 p.m.
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Meijer: You'll be able to grab last-minute ingredients from 6 a.m. to midnight.
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Kroger: Stop by between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
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Ralphs: In the unfortunate event that you forgot one very important ingredient, you can find it at Ralphs, which typically opens at 5 a.m. and stays open until midnight.
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Rite Aid:Like other drugstores, they generally won't have things like turkeys or fresh produce, but Rite Aid might have other essentials like marshmallows for the sweet potatoes or nuts for the Thanksgiving salad. Check with your nearest location for their store hours.
- Safeway:Most locations will be open from 6 a.m. until midnight.
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Save Mart: Stores are expected to be open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. like in years past, but just make sure to call your local to confirm in case the hours have changed.
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Shaw's: If you realize you forgot butter for the potatoes, fear not: Many Shaw's locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
- Sprouts Farmers Market:Go to between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to grab any last-minute items.
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Stop & Shop:The grocery store is usually open until 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving day in case of a last-minute cooking disaster.
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Vons: Many Vons stores are usually open 6 a.m. to midnight (including on Thanksgiving) while some are open 24 hours a day.
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Wegmans:Your sister forgot the pecan pie again. Tell her to stop by Wegmans, which is sure to be open until at least 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
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Whole Foods: The grocery store chain will be open at 7 a.m. as usual, but with reduced hours.
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Winn-Dixie: Something to be grateful for this year? Select stores are open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for any day-off food or place setting pickups.
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Instacart:No time to run out to the store? No problem! Available in more than 5,500 cities, the company promises same-day delivery so you can keep an eye on all the delicious dishes your cooking and still get the last-minute items that you need.
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Walgreens: Walgreens certainly isn't a full-service grocery store, but they often have at least one or two food aisles that can help you out in a pinch. Most Walgreens locations will be open for their regular hours on Thanksgiving, but this can vary, so call ahead.
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Wawa: Most stores will remain open on November 24, so you can buy any and all snacks if the kids are turning their noses up at the prepared thanksgiving appetizers.
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Zabar's: You can pick up tomorrow's breakfast of everything bagels and cream cheese at Zabar's, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grocery Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
The following grocery stores will be closed on Thanksgiving:
- Aldi
- BJ's Wholesale Club
- Costco
- Lidl
- Market Basket
- Publix
- Sam's Club
- Target
- Trader Joe's
- Walmart
Jamie Ballard
Contributing Writer
Jamie Ballard (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, including sex and relationships, TV, movies, books, health, pets, food and drinks, pop culture, shopping, and personal finance.
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Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the digital editorial assistant for Woman’s Day, where she covers seasonal recipes, holiday gift ideas, and other lifestyle topics for the website.
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