Which grocery stores are open in NH on Thanksgiving? Only a few, and with adjusted hours

Have you ever started to cook an elaborate dinner only to realize you forgot to purchase an important ingredient from the grocery store? It happens to the best of us.

If you need to make a last-minute cranberry sauce run on Thanksgiving, you might find it difficult to locate an open store.

New Hampshire state laws don’t restrict grocery stores from opening on Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 27, this year.

But while most businesses are allowed to open, some might still opt to close in observance of the holiday. You should check a shop’s hours or call ahead before heading over.

Here’s what to know about New Hampshire grocery stores on Thanksgiving.

Which grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving in NH? Market Basket? Hannaford?

Several grocery store chains, like BJ’s Wholesale Club, ALDI, Market Basket, and Costco, will be closed on Thanksgiving. Target, which also sells grocery items, will also be closed on Nov. 27. So will Walmart and Trader Joe’s.

Most Hannaford locations in New Hampshire, like those in Portsmouth, Dover, Nashua, and Manchester, will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27.

Most Shaw’s locations will also be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the holiday.

Additionally, Whole Foods said most of its stores will be open for modified hours on Thanksgiving. You can check your local store’s webpage for more details.

Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving in New Hampshire?

All 67 of New Hampshire‘s state-run liquor stores will be closed on Thanksgiving this year, according to the N.H. Liquor Commission.

Will convenience stores be open on Thanksgiving? What about pharmacies?

Most businesses, like gas stations, restaurants, and pharmacies, are allowed to open on Thanksgiving.

However, many shops still close on certain holidays to give employees time with their families. It’s best to call ahead and check.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald. Reporting by Bailey Allen. Melina Khan of USA TODAY and Margie Cullen of the USA Today Network contributed to this report.