Thanksgiving 2025 falls on **Thursday, November 27**. For hosts and guests alike, forgetting a crucial ingredient for the big feast is a common holiday anxiety.
While many major retailers and wholesale clubs are closing their doors to give employees a day off, several key grocery chains will be open for limited hours to handle those essential, last-minute trips.
🦃 Stores OPEN on Thanksgiving (Adjusted Hours)
**Note: Hours are subject to change and may vary by location. Always check your local store’s website.**
| Grocery Store | Status | Thanksgiving Hours (Local Time) |
|---|---|---|
| **Whole Foods** | Open | 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MA, ME, RI stores are CLOSED) |
| **Kroger** (and Family Stores) | Open | Closes Early at **4:00 p.m.** (Pharmacies Closed) |
| **Meijer** | Open | 6:00 a.m. to **5:00 p.m.** |
| **Sprouts Farmers Market** | Open | 7:00 a.m. to **2:00 p.m.** |
| **Harris Teeter** | Open | Closes Early at **2:00 p.m.** (Pharmacies Closed) |
🚫 Stores CLOSED on Thanksgiving
If you shop at these major retailers, plan ahead, as they will be closed all day:
- **Walmart**
- **Target**
- **Trader Joe’s**
- **Aldi**
- **Publix**
- **Costco** (Wholesale Club)
- **Sam’s Club** (Wholesale Club)
- **Lidl**
- **Winn-Dixie / Harveys Supermarket**
