What is the best day to grocery shop for Thanksgiving?

Tuesday and Wednesday leading up to November 25 are sure to be popular Thanksgiving grocery shopping days, and many stores may be closed on Thanksgiving this year, so don’t plan on going morning of without confirming your store will be open first.

Is grocery store busy on Thanksgiving?

While it’s true that the day before the holiday will be crowded, it turns out that it’s actually not the busiest day to shop on Thanksgiving week. There are several days next week that grocery shopping will feel like a military invasion.

What is the best time of day to go to the grocery store?

The best time to go grocery shopping is Monday at 8 a.m. While Google data specifies that the beginning of the week is the best, early morning shopping on any weekday is probably a safe bet because fewer people are looking to hit the stores first thing in the morning.

When should I buy vegetables for Thanksgiving?

Sunday before Thanksgiving Thoroughly dry and store vegetables; they’ll keep until Thanksgiving. Make cranberry sauce — it will “age” nicely in the refrigerator. The USDA recommends thawing your turkey in the refrigerator.

When should I buy a Thanksgiving turkey?

A raw, fresh turkey should be stored for no longer than two days in the refrigerator. So if you’re buying fresh and want to keep it that way, you’ll have to make the purchase right before Thanksgiving. Still looking for a fresh, local bird? Don’t wait to reserve one.

What time of day are supermarkets least busy?

And for grocery store shopping, they suggest avoiding Saturday afternoons from 12 to 3 p.m. — which seems like common sense. Similarly, it’s unsurprising that Monday morning at 8 a.m. is the least popular time.

What is the least busy day to grocery shop?

The best time and day to go grocery shopping According to Google Maps data, Mondays at 8am is the least busy time to shop while Saturdays between 12-3pm is the busiest time (which makes sense since many people put off shopping until the weekend).

What is the cheapest day to grocery shop?

Wednesdays
The cheapest day to shop for groceries While specific days of the week are best for saving on specific items, the best overall shopping days are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Bread and beer are typically marked down on Wednesdays, and snacks are often cheapest on Thursdays, according to savings app Ibotta.