If you wake up Thanksgiving morning to discover you left an essential item off your grocery list, don’t worry, a few stores will be open on Thanksgiving day for your last minute needs.
STORES OPEN ON THANKSGIVING
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CVS- While it’s also not really a grocery store, CVS does stock some basic food items and might have what you’re looking for. Most locations are open on Thanksgiving.
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Food Lion: Most stores will keep regular hours on Thanksgiving, but some locations will have reduced hours of operation; check with your local store before you go.
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The Fresh Market: All locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
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Harris Teeter: If you find yourself running low on wine or are in need of a few more sides, you can head to HT between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving day.
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Kroger: All stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day, but hours vary by location.
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Rite Aid: Like other drugstores, they generally won’t have things like turkeys or fresh produce, but Rite Aid might have other essentials like marshmallows for the sweet potatoes or nuts for the Thanksgiving salad. Many Rite Aid locations are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
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Walgreens: You might be able to find a can of green beans or French Fried Onions in the drug store’s pantry aisle. Most Walgreens locations will be open for their regular hours on Thanksgiving, but this can vary, so call ahead.
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Wegmans: Most stores will be open until 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
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Whole Foods: All locations will be open on Thanksgiving, but customers should call their local store or check the website for specific holiday hours.
The following grocery stores will be closed on Thanksgiving:
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Aldi
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BJ’s Wholesale Club
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Costco
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Publix
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Sam’s Club
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Target
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Trader Joe’s
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Walmart