What supermarkets are open on Thanksgiving? Are Walmart and Target open at all?
Here’s a rundown of what’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day in South Florida.
Independent supermarkets: Phone your favorite one. Some are open Thanksgiving Day because they know Publix is closed and people need hot-counter food or last-second supplies. Some want to enjoy the whole holiday and let their employees do the same.
Publix: All stores and pharmacies closed Thanksgiving Day.
Winn-Dixie: Stores close at 4 p.m.
Sedano’s Supermarkets: Open at 7 a.m. or 8 a.m., depending on location, and will close at 6 p.m.
The Fresh Market: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Whole Foods Market: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 4 p.m., depending on location.
Milam Market: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aldi: All stores closed Thanksgiving Day.
Trader Joe’s: All stores closed Thanksgiving Day.
Target: 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day to 1 a.m. Friday
Walmart: Opening at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day
Walgreens: Open. The pharmacy is likely closed, however. Check here for hours at your preferred location.
CVS: Open. Check here for hours at your preferred location.
Dollar Tree: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you find yourself with a turkey cooking emergency, you can call:
Butterball: 800-288-8372
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 888-674-6854
Sara Lee Desserts Pie Hotline: 888-914-1247
Garbage: Miami and Miami-Dade will do regular and bulky garbage pickup Thursday.
Mass Transit: Metrobus, Metromover and Metrorail will run on a Sunday schedule. Broward County Transit operates on a Sunday schedule. Paratransit and customer service can take calls at 954-357-8400 (TTY 954-357-8302) 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 pm. Thanksgiving Day.
Banks: Closed
U.S. Postal Service: Closed
Schools: Closed
Stock exchanges: American ones are closed.
This story was originally published November 27, 2019 at 6:42 AM.
