Thanksgiving is almost here, which means people who are hosting the holiday festivities at their home this year are likely already preparing to receive guests.

The excellent information for those in expense of the cooking this year is that plenty of grocery stores will be open if you overlook to grab something and require to make a last-minute trip.

While some companies, like Walmart and Publix, will be closed on Thanksgiving, others, such as Food Lion and Kroger, will be open under adjusted hours. Wholesalers like Costco and Sam’s Club will also be closed on the holiday.

Here’s what you require to recognize about grocery stores on Thanksgiving, including whether they’ll be open and their hours.

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When is Thanksgiving 2024?

Thanksgiving is on Thursday, Nov. 28 this year.

Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving?

No, Walmart stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the corporation told USA TODAY. Walmart stores will open at 6 a.m. local period on Black Friday, however.

Is Kroger open on Thanksgiving?

The corporation told USA TODAY that hours vary from division to division. Most stores in the Kroger household will be open on Thanksgiving but will close early.

The Kroger household of stores includes: Baker’s, City trade, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro trade, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug.

Is Costco open on Thanksgiving?

No, Costco warehouses will be closed on Thanksgiving, according to the corporation’s website.

Is Sam’s Club open on Thanksgiving?

Sam’s Club warehouses will be closed on Thanksgiving, according to the corporation’s website.

Is Food Lion open on Thanksgiving?

Yes, all Food Lion stores will be open on Thanksgiving, however closing times vary by location, the corporation told USA TODAY. The corporation recommends customers check in-store signage or its website for specific holiday hours for your local store.

Is Target open on Thanksgiving?

No, Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the corporation confirmed to USA TODAY.

Is Publix open on Thanksgiving?

No, Publix stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the corporation confirmed to USA TODAY.

Is Meijer open on Thanksgiving?

Yes, Meijer stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving, the corporation told USA TODAY.

Is Whole Foods open on Thanksgiving?

Yes, all Whole Foods stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving, the corporation told USA TODAY, with the exception of those located in Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island.

Stores in those three states will be closed on the holiday.

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Is Trader Joe’s open on Thanksgiving?

No, Trader Joe’s stores will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, the corporation told USA TODAY.

Is Aldi open on Thanksgiving?

Aldi stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the corporation told USA TODAY.

Is Harris Teeter open on Thanksgiving?

Yes, Harris Teeter stores will be open on the holiday, however stores will close at 2 p.m., the corporation told USA TODAY. The corporation’s pharmacies will be closed.

Is Wegman’s open on Thanksgiving?

Yes, Wegman’s stores will be open on Thanksgiving and will close at 4 p.m. local period on the holiday, the corporation told USA TODAY.

Is Winn-Dixie open on Thanksgiving?

No, all Winn-Dixie supermarkets and liquor stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, the corporation told USA TODAY.

Are Safeway or Albertson’s open on Thanksgiving?

A majority of Albertsons Companies banner stores will be open on Thanksgiving, with most of them having adjusted hours, the corporation told USA TODAY. Many pharmacies will be closed or have adjusted hours.

Customers are encouraged to check with their local store and pharmacy before visiting on Thanksgiving, the corporation said.

The Albertsons household of stores includes Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Vons and Tom Thumb.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending information reporter at USA TODAY. You can pursue him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].