Thanksgiving shoppers hit the stores for last-minute groceries
Last minute Thanksgiving shoppers hit the stores
It’s almost time for the Thanksgiving feast and shoppers are hitting the stores to grab those last-minute groceries.
WASHINGTON - If you still need to pick up last-minute items for your Thanksgiving feast, some supermarkets have you covered.
Giant, Food Lion, Whole Foods and Safeway will be open Thanksgiving Day, though hours vary by location.
READ MORE: Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, Thanksgiving dinner will cost less than last year, marking the third straight year of price declines.
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 40th annual survey shows the average cost of a holiday feast for 10 at $55.18, or about $5.52 per person — a 5% drop from 2024.
READ MORE: Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?
Here’s a list of some other grocery and retail stores that will be open and closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Open on Thanksgiving
- Kroger - Kroger stores will be open but close early at 5 pm, according to the company’s website.
- Sprouts - All Sprouts stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving, according to the company’s website.
- Whole Foods - Whole Foods stores will be open but for modified hours. You can check your local store hours here.
- Dollar General - Most Dollar General stores will be open, though hours might vary by location, according to a spokesperson for the company.
- Dollar Tree - Most Dollar Tree locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, according to its website.
- Family Dollar - The vast majority of Family Dollar stores will be open from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. local time on Thanksgiving Day. However, this may vary depending on location, and some stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, according to a company spokesperson.
- Big Lots - All Big Lots stores will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, according to a company's spokesperson.
- Most CVS stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, according to its website.
Closed on Thanksgiving
- Aldi - All ALDI stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, according to the company’s website.
- Costco - All Costco stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, according to the company’s website.
- Harris Teeter - All Harris Teeter stores will open at 6 a.m. and close by 2 p.m., according to its website. Pharmacies will be closed.
- Publix - All Publix stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, according to the company’s website.
- Target - All Target stores will be closed, according to the company’s website.
- Sam’s Club - All Sam’s Club stores will be closed, according to the company’s website.
- Walmart - All Walmart stores will be closed, according to GOBankingRates.
- Trader Joe’s - All Trader Joe’s stores will be closed, according to the company’s website.
- T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods - All of these stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, according to a company spokesperson.
- Home Depot - All Home Depot stores will be closed on Thanksgiving day, according to the company’s website.
- Best Buy - All Best Buy stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, according to the company’s website.
- Walgreens - Most Walgreens locations will be closed, except for 24-hour locations, according to a company press release.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the American Farm Bureau Federation, listed grocery and retail stories, and previous FOX 5 reporting.