Is Kroger Open on Thanksgiving 2026?
- November 7, 2025
- 10:05 am
Short answer: most Kroger stores are open on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026) with shortened hours, and typically close in the late afternoon.
Stores close early so employees can be home for dinner. If you need a last-minute turkey, pie crusts or cranberry sauce, go in the morning. In 2025, most Kroger stores stayed open until about 5 PM on Thanksgiving Day, and pharmacies were mostly closed.
Kroger has not published its 2026 holiday hours yet, so times below follow what was reported for 2025 and can change. Confirm with the store locator on kroger.com or your local store.
Kroger Thanksgiving hours
| Location | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Most Kroger stores | Open with reduced hours, closing around 4 to 5 PM (about 5 PM in 2025). Varies by store and region. |
| 24-hour locations | May close early; check locally. |
| Pharmacy | Closed or limited hours. |
| Pickup and delivery | Reduced availability. |
Each division and store manager can adjust times, and other Kroger banners can differ.
How to check your local Kroger’s Thanksgiving hours
- Use the Kroger store locator on kroger.com: enter your city or ZIP code for hours and phone number.
- Call the store to confirm the closing time and any pharmacy or pickup cutoffs.
Compare other holidays in the full Kroger holiday schedule 2026.
Do Kroger employees work on Thanksgiving?
Because most stores are open, many employees work shortened shifts on Thanksgiving Day, and stores close early so staff can be home for the holiday. Holiday pay, scheduling and time-off rules depend on your division, your union agreement if you have one, and your employment status. Ask your store manager or HR for the specifics. See also Kroger holiday pay and PTO.
What to buy at Kroger before Thanksgiving
Turkeys, hams and roasts, stuffing, canned and fresh sides, pie crusts and fillings, baking ingredients, dairy, and beverages. Many stores sell prepared Thanksgiving meals and sides that you can order ahead.
Thanksgiving deals and coupons
The weeks before Thanksgiving usually bring specials on turkeys and holiday staples. Check the current Kroger weekly ad and clip digital coupons in your Kroger account. Purchases also earn fuel points where the offer applies.
Summary
Most Kroger stores are open on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, and close in the late afternoon. Shop early and confirm your local store’s hours before you go.