Thanksgiving 2022 grocery store hours: What stores are open in Rhode Island?
It happens. You are in the middle of Thanksgiving food prep and you realize that you needed half a cup more of milk than is left in the refrigerator. You'll have to go to the grocery store.
But what stores are open on Thanksgiving Day in Rhode Island? Not many. The majority of stores close for the national holiday; however, there are a few stores that stay open for those that find themselves in a pinch - mostly convenience stores, gas stations and the chain coffee shops.
If things go really 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.
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 liquor stores close on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. A 2021 law made it possible for liquor stores to be on New Year's Day.
Stores that are closed on Thanksgiving Day in Rhode Island
Aldi’s
BJ Wholesale Club
Dave’s Fresh Marketplace
Stop & Shop is closed, but the gas stations are open.
Target
Whole Foods Market
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This article originally appeared on Newport Daily News: Thanksgiving store hours '22: What's open, closed in Rhode Island