Which Grocery Stores Are Open on Thanksgiving?

No matter how carefully you plan your Thanksgiving Day, it’s entirely possible for something to go awry. I’ve made mashed potatoes only to realize I’ve used up all the butter for my pie crust. And who hasn’t forgotten to pick up a green vegetable to go along with all the starchy sides? 

Needing to go to the grocery store on Turkey Day happens to everyone, but there’s nothing more frustrating than arriving at the supermarket in a moment of crisis and learning it’s closed. Quite a few major grocery stores like Costco, Walmart, and Aldi will not be open on Thanksgiving, so it’s important to double-check before you leave your home.

If you’re still planning out your menu for the holiday, we have a few recommendations on the most affordable deals for Thanksgiving groceries. But in the event you need something last minute, we’ve confirmed which supermarkets and food retailers will be open on Thanksgiving day, and what their adjusted hours are for the holiday.

Whole Foods

The majority of Whole Foods locations will be open on Thanksgiving from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The few exceptions to this are all stores in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and the Bryant Park location in New York City. (If you happen to live in the Northeast, maybe you can snag one of the chain’s limited-edition pies while you’re there.) Customers can find further information, including regular store hours, for their specific location here.

H-E-B

This Texas-based grocery chain will be open from 6 a.m. to noon on Thanksgiving, in case you’re in need of any last-minute chips and queso for an easy appetizer. The hours for different H-E-B formats like Central Market or Mi Tienda might vary slightly, but the schedules for each are listed here.

Wegmans

Most Wegmans stores will be operating from their typical opening time until 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. This is one of the latest time windows we found for a supermarket, so it’s ideal for anyone cooking an evening meal. There are a few exceptions, though, and the Northborough, Massachusetts; Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania; Burlington, Vermont; Westwood, New Jersey; and Medford, NJ establishments will be closed. Precise schedules for each location can be seen here.

Dollar General

While Dollar General didn’t provide detailed information about any changes to store hours, the chain did confirm that most locations plan to be open on Thanksgiving. The company’s store locator doesn’t outline future holiday hours for each shop, but does tell you what time a location closes that day. So if you’re in urgent need of an ingredient, you can reference the website day-of to check if your store is open.

Albertsons

Albertsons Companies verified that the majority of its banner stores, including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Vons, and Tom Thumb will be open on Thanksgiving Day, but noted that most of them will have adjusted hours. This is significant considering that the parent company is one of the largest supermarket chains in the country — many home cooks will have an accessible grocery source to turn to. Albertsons Companies recommends that customers confirm when their location is open by contacting it directly; you can find a phone number and detailed information about Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Vons, and Tom Thumb through their store locators online.

Kroger

Many Kroger stores will be open with reduced hours on Turkey Day. However, the brand did note that schedules will vary depending on region, so there’s no guarantee that your preferred shop will be operating. You can verify whether or not a location is currently open at the supermarket’s store locator here.

Stop & Shop

Home cooks in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey are in luck because Stop & Shop grocery stores will be open until 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving. However, all locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are going to be closed, as mandated by state law.