Picture this: your friends and family are on their way, and suddenly, you realize you don’t have enough potatoes. Or maybe the pie is a disaster. Worse, the turkey’s still frozen! 😱 Before you panic, take a deep breath. Dinner can still be saved! But if you were hoping to squeeze in some early holiday shopping while grabbing those last-minute groceries, it might not be so easy.
Here’s the Deal
Thanksgiving is all about food, but not every grocery store or retailer will be open. While some stores are ready to rescue your meal, others are giving their employees the day off to enjoy with their families. And those early Black Friday shopping sprees? Many major retailers are skipping Thanksgiving hours this year, focusing instead on sales starting Friday.
But don’t worry—some places will still be open to help with your holiday needs. Just remember, hours can vary, so it’s always smart to call ahead. And if you’re in Maine, Massachusetts, or Rhode Island, keep in mind that blue laws in those states mean most retailers will be closed.
Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving
Need more ingredients? These stores have you covered:
- Acme
- Albertson’s
- Cub Foods
- Food Lion
- Harris Teeter (Some close at 2:00 p.m.)
- H-E-B (Closing at noon)
- Kroger (Some stores may close early)
- Meijer
- Ralph’s
- Safeway
- Shoprite
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Stop & Shop
- Wegmans
- Wawa
- Whole Foods Market
Grocery Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
These stores will be taking the day off:
- Aldi
- BJ’s
- Costco
- Lidl
- Publix
- Sam’s Club
- Target
- Trader Joe’s
- Walmart
Retailers Open on Thanksgiving
Still need a few non-grocery items? Here’s where you can shop:
- Bass Pro Shops
- Big Lots
- Cabela’s
- CVS (24-hour locations open; pharmacies likely closed)
- Dollar General
- DSW (Opens at 5:00 p.m.)
- Family Dollar
- Old Navy (Only select locations)
- Macy’s (Opens at 5:00 p.m.)
- RiteAid (24-hour locations open; pharmacies likely closed)
- Starbucks
- Walgreens (24-hour locations open; pharmacies likely closed)
Retailers Closed on Thanksgiving
Planning some early holiday shopping? You’ll need to wait for these stores:
- Academy Sports & Outdoors
- Apple
- Ashley Furniture
- Bath & Body Works
- Belk
- Best Buy
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Costco
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Foot Locker
- Home Depot
- JC Penney
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
- Michael’s
- Nordstrom
- Petco
- REI
- Sam’s Club
- Target
- Ulta
- Walmart
Final Tips
Before you head out, double-check store hours—they can vary by location. With a little planning, you’ll have everything you need for a perfect Thanksgiving, even if things don’t go exactly as planned. Happy holidays! 🦃
