Thanksgiving 2024; Which Grocery Stores Will Be Open for Last-Minute Shoppers?
Thanksgiving 2024 is approaching, falling on Thursday, November 28. As families prepare for their holiday gatherings, many may find themselves needing last-minute grocery items. While various retailers traditionally close for the holiday, a number of grocery stores and convenience outlets will remain open to accommodate urgent shopper needs.
Open Grocery Stores:
- Food Lion: Open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., hours may vary by location.
- Kroger: Most locations will be open, but closing times vary, with many stores closing by 4 p.m.
- Meijer: Open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- H-E-B: Open from 6 a.m. to noon; pharmacies will be closed.
- Whole Foods: Open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., except for select locations in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island.
- Wegmans: Most stores will close by 4 p.m., with exceptions in certain Massachusetts locations.
- Harris Teeter: Open until 2 p.m.; pharmacies will be closed.
- Albertsons and Safeway: Majority of locations open with modified hours.
Convenience Stores: Many convenience stores will also be open, although hours vary. Notable examples include:
- CVS: Many locations open, but some may have limited hours.
- Walgreens: Most locations closed except for 24-hour pharmacies.
- Dollar General: Most stores will be open on Thanksgiving.
Closed Grocery Stores: Several major grocery chains will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, including:
- Walmart: Closed for the entire day.
- Target: Closed for the holiday.
- Costco: Closed.
- Aldi: Closed.
- Publix: Closed.
- Trader Joe’s: Closed.
- Sam’s Club: Closed.
While many families may find themselves scrambling for last-minute items, the above list offers a helpful guide to which stores are open during the Thanksgiving holiday. Shoppers are advised to check their local store hours to confirm availability before heading out.

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