Which grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving Day 2022?

From forgotten food items to rescuing the failed Thanksgiving dinner, some grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving Day 2022. While there might be an emergency order on Instacart or phoning a friend for some help, a trip to the grocery store can save the day, too.

Over the years, grocery stores have changed their position on being open on Thanksgiving Day. Instead of the 24/7 mantra, more and more stores are choosing to give their employees time off. While some shoppers might find the business decision inconvenient, it is beneficial for those hard workers to have the day away from the store.

Stores like Walmart and Costco are choosing to keep the lights off on Thanksgiving. This idea is a change from years past when Black Friday deals began shortly after Thanksgiving dinner plates were cleared from the table.

Recently, Offers.com compiled this list of grocery stores that are open on Thanksgiving Day 2022. While it is always best to check with local retailers for any changes or modifications, this list might come in handy as the countdown to the holiday feast approaches.

These grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving Day 2022.

"Albertsons – Open with reduced hours. Varies by location and department (2,253 stores).Acme Markets – Open with reduced hours. Varies by location and department (164 stores).Cub Foods – Regular opening and closing times. Varies by location and department (81 stores).Dollar General – The store will be opening at 7 a.m. but closing at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving (17,266 stores).Food Lion – The grocery store will be open on Thanksgiving, but some locations might close early at 4 p.m. Please check with your local store (1,103 stores).Fred Meyer – Open with reduced hours. Varies by location (139 stores).Giant Food – Open with reduced hours. Varies by location (164 stores).Harris Teeter – Opening at 6 a.m. but closing early at 2 p.m. (261 stores).H-E-B – Opening at 6 a.m. but closing early at 12 p.m. (340 stores).Hy-Vee – The spokesperson we spoke to at Hy-Vee told us they will be open, but since each Hy-Vee is independently run, hours will vary. Please check with your local store (240 stores).Kroger – Stores will be open for regular hours, but some locations might close early. Please check with your local store (2,742 stores).Meijer – Open with reduced hours. Varies by location (253 stores).Ralphs – Open with reduced hours. Varies by location (465 stores).Randall’s – Open with reduced hours. Varies by location and department (32 stores).Safeway – Stores will be open for regular hours, but some locations might close early. Please check with your local store (1,300 stores).Save A Lot – Stores will open at 8 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day (1,280 stores).Shaws – Open with reduced hours. Varies by location and department (154 stores).Sprouts Farmers Market – A store spokesperson confirmed Sprouts will be open on Thanksgiving from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. (362 stores).The Fresh Market – Stores will open at 8 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day (159 stores).Vons – Open with reduced hours. Varies by location and department. Several stores we spoke with will be closing at 3 p.m. (325 stores).Wegmans – The grocery store will open at regular time and close at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving (106 stores).Weis Markets – Regular opening and closing times. Varies by location (81 stores).WinCo – The grocery store will open at its regular time and close at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving (131 stores).Whole Foods – We talked with several Whole Foods locations, and all confirmed they will open at 8 a.m. and will be closing at 4 p.m. However, it is best to check with your local store (500 stores)."

Do you think that more stores should be closed on Thanksgiving Day? Have you ever had to shop on the holiday?