Thanksgiving grocery store hours: Which Florida grocery stores are open or closed on Thanksgiving Day?

If you forget that much-needed item for your Thanksgiving meal, don't fret! Though most grocery stores like Publix and Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving, other stores plan to be open at most locations on Thanksgiving Day.

Hours can change, so make sure to check with your local grocery store just in case.

These grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving

The Fresh Market - Open

The Fresh Market will be open from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, and 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. It will reopen with normal store hours on Friday, Nov. 25.

Sprouts - Open

Sprouts will be open for normal hours on Wednesday, Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving, Sprouts will be open from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., according to its website. Sprouts has 35 grocery stores in Florida, including four in Central Florida: Apopka, Orlando, Oviedo, and Winter Park

Whole Foods - Open

Whole Foods grocery stores will be open for regular hours on Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 23, and will be open with limited hours on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24. Hours do vary based on location so make sure to check your store's specific website or call the store before visiting.

There are three Whole Foods grocery stores in the Orlando area:

  • Altamonte Springs, 305 E Altamonte Dr, Ste 1000)
  • Winter Park, 1030 N Orlando Ave.
  • Orlando, 8003 Turkey Lake Rd.

Walgreens - Open

According to a company spokesperson, most Walgreens stores will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Customers are encouraged to check their local store and pharmacy hours using the store locator.

These grocery stores are closed on Thanksgiving

  • Aldi - Stores will be open Thanksgiving Eve, but will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Stores will reopen the day after Thanksgiving. Find your local store.
  • BJ's Wholesale - Closed on Thanksgiving Day
  • Costco - Closed on Thanksgiving Day
  • Publix - Stores will be open Thanksgiving Eve, but will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Stores will reopen the day after Thanksgiving. Find your local store.
  • Sam's Club - Closed on Thanksgiving Day
  • Target - Stores will be open Thanksgiving Eve, but will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Stores will reopen the day after Thanksgiving. Find your local store.
  • Walmart - Stores will be open Thanksgiving Eve, but will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Stores will reopen the day after Thanksgiving. Find your local store.
  • Winn-Dixie - Stores will be open Thanksgiving Eve, but will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Stores will reopen the day after Thanksgiving. Find your local store.

Which restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day 2022?

If a formal Thanksgiving at home isn’t your thing, there are plenty of restaurants in Florida open on Thanksgiving, according to multiple reports, but hours may vary. You can see the full list and menus HERE.

FOX TV Digital Team contributed to this article. 

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