What grocery stores are open in Indiana for Thanksgiving 2024?

(Hoosier Enquirer) - Did you forgot something or need a replacement meal for a burnt honey baked ham, the retailers open to serve your needs on Thanksgiving Day. 

Many warehouse retailers, like Walmart and Target, are continuing a tradition they started during the COVID pandemic and will remain closed for the holiday.

Which major retailers will be closed for Thanksgiving this year?

However, many nationwide grocery chains and retailers will be open on Thanksgiving. It is worth knowing what hours can vary by location, so it’s best to check online or by calling ahead before you try to visit your nearest store.

Big Lots

The retailer, still navigating through the bankruptcy process, will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Big Lots stores will also open early at 6 a.m. on Black Friday, the company confirmed earlier this month.

CVS

While CVS stores will be open, hours may vary by location and pharmacies may be closed. CVS notes that if a pharmacy is open, it will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can confirm your store’s hours online.

Dollar General

Most Dollar General stores will be open for Thanksgiving, a representative confirmed with Nexstar. Store hours can be confirmed online or in the DG app.

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Kroger

While most of the Kroger Family of Companies will be open until 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Kroger encourages customers to confirm their nearest location’s hours before running to the store.

Walgreens

While Walgreens will again close most of its stores for Thanksgiving, its 24-hour locations — roughly 500 stores and 300 pharmacies within those — will remain open, the company confirmed in September.

Whole Foods

Many Whole Foods stores will be open with modified hours on Thanksgiving, according to the company. You can confirm your store’s hours here.

Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?

Meijers

Many Meijers chain stores will be open from 6am-5pm. They will open 6am and closed their doors at 13am on Friday for the Black Friday sales.

What grocery stores are closed for Thanksgiving?

Not every store will be open and ready for you to trot in on Turkey Day this year. 

In addition to Target and Walmart, many of the usual retailers that are closing their doors include Aldi, Costco, Rite Aid, Sam’s Club, and Trader Joe’s.