Thanksgiving 2023 grocery store hours: What stores are open in Rhode Island?
Even with the best-laid plans, sometimes Thanksgiving requires a quick trip to the store to pull off the planned menu.
But what stores are open on Thanksgiving Day in Rhode Island? Not many. By state law, most stores are required to be closed in the Ocean State, including grocery stores with more than six employees. And don't think about hopping the border to Massachusetts; they have similar blue laws on the books.
However, there are a few stores that stay open for those who find themselves in a pinch – mostly convenience stores, gas stations and chain coffee shops. By state law, flower shops, pharmacies with a pharmacist on site, video rental places and bakeries can stay open for the holiday as well.
If things really go sideways with the meal prep, here's a handy list of all of the restaurants that are open in the state.
Open stores on Thanksgiving Day in Rhode Island
CVS is open, but hours vary by location. Use the store locator for specifics.
Dollar General is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Walgreens is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in most locations.
Convenience stores and gas stations that are open on Thanksgiving Day
Hours vary by location.
BP
Cumberland Farms
Exxon Mobil
Irving Oil
Neon Marketplace
Season’s Corner Market
Sunoco
Sam’s Food Store
Shell
7-Eleven
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Coffee places open on Thanksgiving
Dunkin'
Starbucks
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Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving Day in Rhode Island?
No. State law mandates that liquor stores close on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. A 2021 law made it possible for liquor stores to be open on New Year's Day.
Stores that are closed on Thanksgiving Day in Rhode Island
Aldi
BJ's Wholesale Club
Dave’s Fresh Marketplace
Stop & Shop is closed, but its gas stations are open.
Target
Whole Foods
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This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Thanksgiving store hours 2023: What's open, closed in Rhode Island
