35 Stores Open on Thanksgiving in 2024 (original) (raw)

Mistakes happen, and Thanksgiving isn’t immune to minor inconveniences. Maybe you forgot to buy green beans for your famous casserole. Maybe you burned your first pie and need to grab more flour for a new crust. Or maybe you need to snag an extra chair for your third cousin’s new girlfriend, who is now unexpectedly coming to dinner. Whatever your need, you can rest assured that there are indeed stores open on Thanksgiving.

Grocery stores seem to be your best bet for last-minute items, but there are a handful of other retail stores open on Thanksgiving as well (although you’ll have to wait until Black Friday for most of those holiday gifts). Since hours are subject to change based on location, be sure to call your local stores to double-check before you go.

So, whether it’s a grocery store, retail shop or pharmacy, we’ve got you covered! For Nov. 28, we’re highlighting some of the most popular and local stores that will be open for all your Turkey Day needs. Because who says you can’t squeeze in a quick holiday shopping trip?

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Grocery stores open on Thanksgiving in 2024

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ACME: Most locations will be open during regular hours, but check with your local store before you head over.

Albertsons: Most stores will be open, with reduced hours. Call your local store to confirm hours.

C-Town: Most locations will be operating with reduced hours. Call ahead to confirm.

Fairway Market: Most locations will be open, but check with your local store for official hours.

Food4Less: Stores are expected to be open on Thanksgiving, but check your local branch to confirm.

Food Lion: Most locations will be open during normal hours, typically 7 a.m. to 11 p.m, but call your local brand ahead of time.

The Fresh Market: Most stores will be open, but hours may vary by location. Holiday meals are also offered for online ordering.

Giant Food: Most stores will be open during regular hours, but this may vary by location.

Harris Teeter: Most stores will be open, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. But call ahead to check your local branch.

H.E.B.: Stores will be operating with reduced hours, with last year’s hours being from 6 a.m. until noon.

Kroger: Stores will have reduced hours, so check your local store for exact hours.

Meijer: Stores are open, but hours may vary.

Piggy Wiggly: Stores are open, but hours may vary based on location.

Ralphs: Most locations are typically open from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Safeway: Most stores will be open, but hours vary by location.

Save A Lot: Some stores are open, with hours varying by location.

Sprouts Farmers Market: Open between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Stop & Shop: On Thanksgiving, stores are usually open during normal hours, typically 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Vons: Stores are typically open on Thanksgiving with reduced hours, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wawa: Most stores are open 24 hours.

Wegmans: Like last year, stores are expected to be open from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Whole Foods: Most locations are expected to be open with reduced hours.

Retail stores open on Thanksgiving in 2024

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Bass Pro Shops: Like last year, stores are expected to be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Big Lots: Stores are expected to be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Dollar General: Most locations stay open, but check in with your local store, as hours may vary based on location.

Family Dollar: Stores are usually open on Thanksgiving, but hours may vary by location.

Five Below: Stores are open on Thanksgiving but check with your local store for hours.

Gordmans: Stores are expected to be open with reduced hours.

Michaels: Michaels may be closed on Thanksgiving. Check your local branch the day of to confirm.

Old Navy: Most stores are expected to be open with reduced hours. Call ahead to confirm.

Sears: Last year, stores were open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving night.

Other stores open on Thanksgiving in 2024

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CVS: Most locations will be open, but some may operate on reduced hours. Check in with your local store before hopping in the car.

Rite Aid: Most stores will be open, but hours vary by location.

Starbucks: Stores are open, but hours may vary based on location.

Walgreens: Most locations will be open, but some may operate on reduced hours. Most 24-hour stores should maintain their normal hours.

Stores closed on Thanksgiving in 2024

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