Safeway · Thursday, November 26, 2026
Is Safeway open on Thanksgiving 2026?
Yes, with shorter hours or limited service, on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026 (shortened hours; closing time varies by region; often 4 PM or 6 PM).
Details
Safeway stores open on Thanksgiving with shortened hours that vary by region; in 2025 most western stores closed at 6 p.m., Washington, D.C.-area stores at 4 p.m., and some Seattle-area stores kept regular hours.
Expected, based on Safeway's past practice. It hasn't announced its 2026 hours yet. Source
Safeway on other holidays
Full scheduleBlack Friday
Friday, November 27, 2026OpenChristmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026LimitedChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026VariesNew Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026LimitedNew Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027OpenEaster
Sunday, March 28, 2027OpenMemorial Day
Monday, May 31, 2027OpenJuly 4th
Sunday, July 4, 2027OpenLabor Day
Monday, September 6, 2027Open
Friday, November 27, 2026OpenChristmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026LimitedChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026VariesNew Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026LimitedNew Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027OpenEaster
Sunday, March 28, 2027OpenMemorial Day
Monday, May 31, 2027OpenJuly 4th
Sunday, July 4, 2027OpenLabor Day
Monday, September 6, 2027Open
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