Is Kroger open on Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26, 2026
Kroger hasn't announced its Thanksgiving 2026 hours yet.
We'll update this page as soon as it does.
Last year: Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Open, shorter hours
Kroger was open on Thanksgiving 2025, with shorter hours. Most stores closed early, many at 5 p.m.; times varied by store.
Source: WBAY roundup, Nov 18, 2025
Hours differ by location. Find your local Kroger to confirm before you go.
Other grocery stores on Thanksgiving
| Aldi | Closed |
| Trader Joe's | Closed |
| Publix | Closed |
| Whole Foods | Open, shorter hours7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed in Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island |
| Safeway | Open, shorter hoursMost stores open with shorter hours; pharmacies closed or shortened |
| Albertsons | Open, shorter hoursMost stores open with shorter hours; pharmacies closed or shortened |
| Jewel-Osco | Open, shorter hoursShorter hours; pharmacies closed or shortened |
| ACME Markets | Open, shorter hoursMost stores open with shorter hours; pharmacies closed or shortened |
| Vons | Open, shorter hoursShorter hours; pharmacies closed or shortened |
| Ralphs | Open, shorter hoursHours varied by store |
| H-E-B | Open, shorter hours6 a.m. to noon; pharmacies closed |
| Meijer | Open, shorter hours6 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Shows 2026 hours where announced, otherwise last year's.