This year’s Thanksgiving grocery store hours are crucial for those preparing holiday meals. Many shoppers will need to know which stores are open and their operating hours as they finalize their holiday plans.
Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours
Open and Closed Stores
On Thanksgiving Day, certain grocery chains will keep their doors open while others will close. Here are the main grocery stores and their holiday hours:
- Food Lion: Open, but hours vary. Most locations close at 3 p.m., while a few close at 4 p.m.
- Whole Foods: Open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., excluding stores in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island.
- Harris Teeter: Open until 2 p.m.
- Wegmans: Open with most stores closing at 4 p.m.
- Sprouts Farmers Market: Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Giant Eagle: Open, closing at 3 p.m.
- Meijer: Open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
- Walmart: Closed all day.
- Costco: Closed all day.
- Target: Closed all day.
- Publix: Closed all day.
- Trader Joe’s: Closed all day.
- Aldi: Closed all day.
- Sam’s Club: Closed all day.
- Lidl: Closed all day.
Tips for Shoppers
As you prepare for Thanksgiving, planning your grocery trips ahead of time is essential. Check your local store’s hours to avoid last-minute surprises. Additionally, consider stocking up on essential items well before the holiday.
Looking Ahead to Black Friday
Many of these grocery stores will resume normal hours on Black Friday. For those eager to shop for holiday deals, planning ahead will be key. Review store opening times and any sales before heading out.
