Last minute shopping: Is Kroger, affiliated stores open on Thanksgiving?

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Even the most well-planned Thanksgiving feast may be missing a side or that one key ingredient, resulting in a last-minute grocery store run. For many, that store is Kroger or one of its other stores.
So, is Kroger open on Thanksgiving? Here’s what you need to know.
When is Thanksgiving 2025?
Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November every year. This year, it is on Thursday, Nov. 27.
Is Kroger open on Thanksgiving?
Yes and no. Kroger stores open on Thanksgiving have modified hours, closing at 5 p.m. Most pharmacies will be closed, according to the company website.
Hours may vary by location, so check your store before shopping.
Are other Kroger family stores open on Thanksgiving?
The Kroger family of stores includes: Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug.
Most pharmacies are closed on Thanksgiving.
- Baker’s closes at 3 p.m.
- City Market closes at 4 p.m.
- Dillons closes at 3 p.m.
- Food 4 Less closes at 8 p.m.
- Foods Co. closes at 8 p.m.
- Fred Meyer closes at 4 p.m.
- Fry’s closes at 5 p.m.
- Gerbes closes at 3 p.m.
- Jay C Food Store is closed all day.
- King Scoopers closes at 4 p.m.
- Mariano’s closes at 5 p.m.
- Metro Market closes at 5 p.m.
- Pay-Less Super Markets closes at 3 p.m.
- Pick’n Save closes at 5 p.m.
- QFC closes at 6 p.m.
- Ralphs closes at 10 p.m.
- Ruler Food is closed.
- Smith’s Food and Drug closes at 2 p.m.
Bryce Buyakie is a reporter for the USA Today Network. He can be reached by email at bbuyakie@gannett.com or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @bryce_buyakie.




