These Are the Stores Open and Closed on Thanksgiving 2023

For some, Thanksgiving day is not only a celebration with our favorite Thanksgiving recipes and cherishing time with loved ones. It can also mark the day people commence Black Friday shopping.

It’s the controversy that takes place every year—should stores be open on the national holiday? While some are eager to start their shopping and access some amazing Black Friday deals ASAP, others enjoy sticking to their classic Thanksgiving traditions.

Nonetheless, grocery stores that remain open can be helpful for cooks who forget or run out of one or multiple ingredients. Some guests may also need to pick up a last-minute dish or dessert. No matter the reason, grocery stores that are open on Thanksgiving can help make or break some holiday meals. Bonus: If you don’t know where to start or are worried you’ll forget a side dish on your Thanksgiving menu, our Thanksgiving shopping list may do the trick.

Whether you’re looking for grocery stores that can help add to any Thanksgiving meal or to kick off your holiday shopping before the chaos of crowds on Black Friday, these are some of the stores that will officially be open and closed 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. It also annually makes the list of the stores open on Christmas day.
• Albertsons: Typically, Albertsons are open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
• Food Lion: The majority of Food Lion stores will close at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving, but hours vary by location.
• The Fresh Market: Hours may differ from store to store, so you’ll want to check before heading to The Fresh Market near you!
• Giant Food: Shoppers can expect stores to open at 6 in the morning and close at 5 in the afternoon.
• 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—6 a.m. to 5 p.m.—on Thanksgiving.
• Piggly Wiggly: Hours depend on the store.
• 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!
• Sprouts Famers Market: Stores operate on limited hours, from 7 a.m. to 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 Market: Many Whole Foods are open on Thanksgiving, but with modified hours.

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

Other Stores Open on Thanksgiving

Beyond grocery stores, these are the other stores open on Thanksgiving this year:

• 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, a CVS rep did confirm to the Pioneer Woman website that other CVS locations may have reduced hours or be completely closed—aka you’ll want to check your local CVS to see.
• Dollar General: According to Krazy Coupon Lady, 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.
• Family Dollar: Family Dollar will also be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Old Navy: Need a last minute Thanksgiving dinner outfit? Old Navy stores typically open at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving and stay open through Black Friday.
• Sears: Many Sears stores will open 6 p.m. on the night of Thanksgiving.
• Starbucks: Starbucks stores are typically open Thanksgiving Day, but hours vary so you’ll want to check your local Starbucks for the exact hours before heading for your Thanksgiving caffeine fix.
• Walgreens: Many Walgreens will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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
• Kohl’s
• Marshalls
• Nordstrom
• Petco
• PetSmart
• Publix
• REI
• Sam’s Club
• Target
• TJ Maxx
• Trader Joe’s
• Walmart

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