What grocery stores are open for Thanksgiving 2024?

(NEXSTAR) — Whether you forgot an item or need a replacement meal for a burnt turkey, the retailers open to serve your needs on Thanksgiving Day may be a bit limited. 

Many major retailers, like Target and Walmart, are continuing a tradition they started during the COVID pandemic and will remain closed for the holiday. (You can see a full list of those major retailers here.)

However, many nationwide grocery chains and retailers will be open on Thanksgiving. It is worth noting that hours can vary by location, so it’s best to check online or by calling ahead before you try to visit your nearest store.

Albertsons

A representative tells Nexstar that Albertsons stores will be open for Thanksgiving but hours may vary. You can find your store’s hours online.

Big Lots

The retailer, still navigating through the bankruptcy process, will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Big Lots stores will also open early at 6 a.m. on Black Friday, the company confirmed earlier this month.

CVS

While CVS stores will be open, hours may vary by location and pharmacies may be closed. CVS notes that if a pharmacy is open, it will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can confirm your store’s hours online.

Dollar General

Most Dollar General stores will be open for Thanksgiving, a representative confirmed with Nexstar. Store hours can be confirmed online or in the DG app.

Kroger

While most of the Kroger Family of Companies will be open until 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Kroger encourages customers to confirm their nearest location’s hours before running to the store.

Sprouts

Your local Sprouts store will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving, according to the company.

Walgreens

While Walgreens will again close most of its stores for Thanksgiving, its 24-hour locations — roughly 500 stores and 300 pharmacies within those — will remain open, the company confirmed in September.

Wegmans

Many Wegmans locations will be open for Thanksgiving, though hours may vary. You can find your store’s hours online.

Whole Foods

Many Whole Foods stores will be open with modified hours on Thanksgiving, according to the company. You can confirm your store’s hours here.

What grocery stores are closed for Thanksgiving?

Not every store will be open and ready for you to trot in on Turkey Day this year. 

In addition to Target and Walmart, many of the usual retailers that are closing their doors include Aldi, Costco, Rite Aid, Sam’s Club, and Trader Joe’s. 

Most other major retailers will also be closed for Thanksgiving.

Should you find yourself needing a snack while commuting to your Thanksgiving dinner, or a forgotten item for said dinner, most gas stations and convenience stores remain open for Thanksgiving, as do some restaurants.