Seasonal & Holidays

Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours In CT: Most Will Be Closed

A few grocery stores say they will be open if you need another stick of butter for your feast, but be sure and call ahead to confirm.

Many grocery stores will close on Thanksgiving, including Walmart and Target, both of which readjusted their holiday hours in 2021 to give employees a day off to spend with their families.
Many grocery stores will close on Thanksgiving, including Walmart and Target, both of which readjusted their holiday hours in 2021 to give employees a day off to spend with their families. (David Allen/Patch)

CONNECTICUT — Some grocery stores and pharmacies in Connecticut will open on Thanksgiving, including Stop & Shop and Rite Aid.

Many others will close, however, including Walmart and Target, both of which readjusted their holiday hours in 2021 to give employees a day off to spend with their families.

As always, if you need another pound of butter or an onion to finish cooking your Thanksgiving meal, it’s a good idea to call ahead to make sure they’re open.

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Aldi: All stores are closed.

BJ’s Wholesale Club: All stores are closed.

Find out what's happening in Across Connecticutfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Costco: All stores are closed.

CVS: About 80 percent of stores will be closed.

Rite Aid: Most retail stores will be open, though hours vary by location, but pharmacies will be closed.

Sam’s Club: All stores are closed.

Save A Lot: Stores will be open, but hours may vary by location.

ShopRite: Stores are independently owned and operated, so it is recommended to call ahead to your preferred store to confirm hours.

Stop & Shop: Stores open regular hours.

Target: All stores are closed.

The Fresh Market: Stores will open, but hours vary by location.

Trader Joe’s: All stores are closed.

Walgreens: Most stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 24-hour stores and pharmacies will be open as usual, though some pharmacies may have modified hours.

Walmart: All stores are closed.

Whole Foods: Hours vary by store.

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