Which grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving?


Thanksgiving 2023: Your Guide to Grocery Stores Open for Last-Minute Essentials

In need of a last-minute grocery run before your Thanksgiving feast? Here are some stores that will be open on the holiday.

WASHINGTON — As Thanksgiving approaches, many find themselves scrambling to finalize holiday preparations and make those inevitable eleventh-hour grocery trips.

If you’re one of those who thrive on last-minute shopping or suddenly realize you’re missing a crucial ingredient, rest assured that some grocery stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Although major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Costco will keep their doors closed, a selection of grocery stores will be available, albeit with reduced hours.

Below is a list of grocery stores you can count on for any last-minute Thanksgiving necessities.

Keep in mind that store hours can vary by location, and it’s wise to anticipate modified schedules or early closures. To ensure you have the most accurate information, check the specific hours of your local store on Thanksgiving Day.

Grocery stores open on Thanksgiving Day 2025

Unfortunately, if you’re hoping to shop at Costco on Thursday, Nov. 27, you’ll be out of luck. Thanksgiving is one of the seven holidays when all U.S. Costco warehouses are closed.

  • Amazon Fresh – Open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Dollar General – Stores in most states will be open on Thanksgiving Day
  • Dollar Tree – Open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in most states
  • Food Lion – All stores close at 3 p.m. local time, except stores in the Roanoke, Lynchburg, Blacksburg, and Charlottesville Regions will close at 4 p.m. 
  • Giant Eagle – Supermarkets close at 3 p.m. Eastern, pharmacies closed
  • Harris Teeter – Will close at 2 p.m., but the pharmacy will close all day
  • Kroger – Open on Thanksgiving Day, but hours are reduced
  • Meijer – Stores open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Sprouts Farmer’s Market: Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
  • Walgreens – Only 24-hour locations will remain open
  • Wegmans – Most stores will close at 4 p.m. 
  • Whole Foods – adjusted hours by location

Is Costco open on Thanksgiving Day?

No, Costco is not open on Thursday, Nov. 27. Thanksgiving is one of the seven holidays when its U.S. warehouses close. 

Is Target open on Thanksgiving?

No, Target will be closed on Thanksgiving Day in 2025. 

While the company regularly was open on Thanksgiving before the COVID-19 pandemic, this will mark the sixth year in a row that Target’s doors will remain shut for the holiday. And don’t expect that to change anytime soon. Target announced in 2021 that it would no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day.

Are Walmart and Sam’s Club open on Thanksgiving?

No, Walmart and Sam’s Club stores are closed on Thanksgiving.

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