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Thanksgiving is usually a day for family celebration, lavish feasts, and cooking against the clock. But even the most meticulous of hosts may find at the last minute that they are missing an essential ingredient.
In those cases, knowing which supermarkets and stores will be open is crucial for saving dinner.
Although many large chains choose to close during this national holiday, others keep their doors open, albeit with reduced hours or limited services.
Next, we provide you with a detailed guide to the stores that will be open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025 in the U.S.
Supermarkets and stores closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025
Many large chains have chosen to give their employees the day off and completely close their doors during the holiday.
Chains of supermarkets and retail stores closed
-Aldi
-Publix
-Trader Joe’s
-Winn-Dixie
-BJ's Wholesale
-Sam’s Club
-Costco
-Heinen’s
-Walmart
-Target
-Best Buy
-Home Depot
-Lowe’s
-TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra
-Kohl’s
-Macy’s
-Nordstrom
-Belk
-Sephora
-Ulta Beauty
-IKEA
-Dick’s Sporting Goods
Supermarkets and stores open on Thanksgiving Day
Important: hours may vary by location. It is recommended to check with the local store before visiting.
Supermarket chains
Kroger (and its affiliates like Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Mariano’s, etc.): Open until 4:00 p.m. Some report closing at 5:00 p.m. Pharmacies will be closed.
Whole Foods Market: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in most states. Stores in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island will remain closed.
Sprouts Farmers Market: Will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fresh Market: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Giant Eagle: Open during regular hours until 3:00 p.m., with pharmacies closed.
Stop & Shop: Open until 3:00 p.m. in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Closed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Wegmans: Open until 4:00 p.m., except for the Boston stores, which will be closed.
Food Lion: Closes at 3:00 PM, although in some areas of Virginia it will operate until 4:00 PM.
Discount chains and general stores
Dollar General: Open, with hours that vary by location.
Dollar Tree: Will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Family Dollar: Most will open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., although some may close entirely.
Big Lots: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pharmacies and essential services
CVS: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Some pharmacies may operate on reduced hours or be closed.
Walgreens: Only 24-hour locations will remain open, with limited pharmacy services.
Other open stores
Bass Pro Shops: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Ralphs: Until 10:00 p.m. (except for the pharmacy).
Safeway: Open, although hours may vary.
Recommendations to Avoid Setbacks
Check online or by phone for the specific hours of your nearest store. Some branches operate on schedules that are different from the rest of the chain.
Plan your shopping at least one day in advance. The open stores tend to be more crowded on Thursday mornings.
Consider delivery or in-store pickup services the day before Thanksgiving if you're busy cooking.
Closed pharmacies: Please note that many pharmacies will remain closed, even within open stores.
Although the general trend among major chains is to close on Thanksgiving, there are still a variety of supermarkets, discount stores, and pharmacies that will continue to operate with special hours.
If you need to make an emergency purchase, you are likely to find open options, especially in the morning.
Planning ahead remains the best strategy.
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