Seasonal & Holidays

Thanksgiving 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Puget Sound

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from QFC, Fred Meyer, Metropolitan Market, and more around Washington.

Several grocery chains will be open on Thanksgiving around Western Washington in 2021.
Several grocery chains will be open on Thanksgiving around Western Washington in 2021. ( Mario Tama/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON — As the number of Americans fully vaccinated against the coronavirus continues to grow, the traditional Thanksgiving gatherings of the pre-pandemic days are likely to return with a full, festive vengeance to Puget Sound this year.

In our excitement to once again cook a complete holiday meal for the whole family, it’s quite possible we’ll forget an item or two on our grocery lists.

Fortunately, plenty of grocery stores around Western Washington will be open for at least some of Thanksgiving Day to pick up that missing can of cranberry sauce or additional package of biscuits.

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Here are the hours for grocery stores that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, along with those that won’t. As always, Patch encourages you to call ahead to your local store to confirm hours at that location.

Albertsons: Stores will be open on Thanksgiving. Call your local store to confirm hours.

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CVS: Many CVS Pharmacy locations, including 24-hour locations, will be open regular hours. Some pharmacies may have reduced hours or be closed for the holiday. The company recommends calling ahead to confirm store hours.

Fred Meyer: Most locations will open until 3 p.m., except for the pharmacies. Specific opening hours are listed by location online.

Metropolitan Market: All nine locations around Puget Sound will be open on Thanksgiving from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

QFC: Most stores will open at the regular time and close by 6 p.m. QFC's pharmacies will also be closed. Shoppers should check online to confirm specific store hours.

Rite Aid: Most Rite Aid stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day, but hours will vary depending upon location.

Safeway: Stores will be open on Thanksgiving. Call your local store to confirm hours.

Sprouts Farmers Markets: Stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Walgreens: Most stores and 24-hour pharmacies will be open during regular business hours. Select pharmacies will be open with modified hours. Customers are encouraged to check their local store hours before heading out.

Whole Foods: Stores will be open on Thanksgiving, but hours may be limited and will vary by location.

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