Thanksgiving is fast approaching on Thursday (November 27) and hosts across the country are already planning their holiday menus. For anyone missing a key ingredient for Thanksgiving 2025, several major grocery chains will remain open — though many will be open for limited hours.
Others, including some of the nation’s largest retailers, will close their doors for the holiday.
Here’s a complete SEO-focused guide to when grocery stores are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
Stores open on Thanksgiving 2025
If you need raw materials at the last minute, the following chains will be open. Most will be closing soon, so check your local opening hours.
Most locations will operate with reduced hours.
Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s.
Meijer — Open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m
Whole Foods — Open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m
Food Lion — Open, closes at 3 p.m
Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025
Many of America’s largest retailers will remain closed for Thanksgiving 2025, giving employees time to spend with their families. According to USA Today, major chains such as Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Publix, Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Lidl will all close their doors for the holiday. Customers who rely on these stores will need to plan ahead to avoid any last-minute ingredient emergencies.
