If you chronically forget the whipped cream or cranberry sauce, or if you can’t resist a last minute run to the store, this list is for you!

As always, you’ll want to quickly check with the location nearest you, just to make sure it’s not the outlier that doesn’t participate in holiday hours.

If you need one simple item, you might try a convenience store, like the little markets attached to many QT gas stations. Otherwise, give one of  these a go. For your convenience, the links go to each chain’s store locator page.

More Thanksgiving resources

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving day

Order Thanksgiving meal items for pickup or delivery

Things to do with family & friends on Thanksgiving Weekend

 

Atlanta area grocery stores open on Thanksgiving in 2024

These are listed roughly in order of how common they are throughout Atlanta and suburbs. They are not in alphabetic order.

Also, for those who didn’t pick up enough wine or liquor:
Tower Wine & Spirits is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m on Thanksgiving Day.
Locations in Buckhead and Doraville.

Forgot the whipped cream? Here’s a list of the grocery stores open on Thanksgiving Day. Image: Deposit Photos.

Kroger

Most Kroger stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day. 
Individual store hours may vary, and some may have reduced hours, so call your preferred location for details.

Fresh Market

Last year, the chain set standard hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We expect this to be the case again in 2024, but you can call your location to verify.

Whole Foods Market

Stores are open, but some will have modified hours for 2024 — and some will close as early as 2 p.m.
The website lists the hours each store will be open for the holiday, but you still may want to call ahead to verify.
Check here for your store’s hours

Last year, we clicked on 4 local stores (2 ITP and 2 OTP) and each had hours listed as 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Thanksgiving.
Also, in previous years you could order through Amazon Prime on Thanksgiving Day till 2 p.m. for same day delivery.

H-mart

This Korean chain prides itself on being open 365 days of the year!
Last year, hours were 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving, but could vary by location.
You’ll find stores in Doraville, Duluth, Johns Creek, Riverdale, and Suwanee.
Check hours here

Buford Highway Farmers Market

Last year, we shot them a note via social media and they said they were open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
We will update for 2024 if new info becomes available.

Instacart

Last year, the national grocery delivery service was delivering orders from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Atlanta.

From the national website:
Delivery through Instacart is open the day before Thanksgiving and on Thanksgiving Day, where available, matching most local retailer hours in the markets where Instacart operates. 

 Sprouts Farmer Market

According to the chain’s Holiday FAQ webpage, all locations are open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving in 2024.
Make a mental note for yourself now that they are closed on Christmas Day.

Food Lion

Most stores open regular hours.
Check online or call your store to verify. There are few locations left in Georgia.

Ingles

Most stores will be open, but closing early.
all your preferred location before heading out.

Pic N Pay

In past years, two locations on the South side said they were maintaining their 24-hour schedule over the holiday.

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