Quick answer: Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Verified grocery options on this page include Foodland, Times Supermarket, Whole Foods Market, Safeway, and Costco Hawaii Kai. Restaurant hours change; call ahead if you want to eat out. Last checked November 2026. Call the store or restaurant to confirm hours, stock, and deadlines before you go.
In Honolulu, Hawaii, Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Official grocery pages for Foodland, Times Supermarket, Whole Foods Market, Safeway, and Costco Hawaii Kai are the starting point for a fresh or frozen turkey. Costco Hawaii Kai is listed in the city and, like other U.S. Costco warehouses, is closed on Thanksgiving Day, so shop earlier in the week. Hotel dining rooms in Waikiki and some neighborhood restaurants in Honolulu often serve Thanksgiving dinner, but official 2026 hours were not posted on a restaurant page we could verify at the time this guide was written.
Grocery stores in Honolulu
| Store | Official page |
|---|---|
| Foodland | Official page |
| Times Supermarket | Official page |
| Whole Foods Market | Official page |
| Safeway | Official page |
| Costco Hawaii Kai | Official page |
Local and regional grocers also have official Honolulu store pages: Foodland’s Dillingham and Kahala MKT. about pages, Times Supermarket’s store directory, and Whole Foods official Kahala Mall and Queen stores. Many Safeway and Whole Foods stores also take orders for whole meals or heat-and-serve trays; deadlines vary by store.
Foodland in Honolulu
Foodland‘s official Potluck holiday-meals page lists a chef-made Thanksgiving dinner for 2026 at select Oahu stores. Check that Foodland chef-made Thanksgiving dinner page for which stores are included and for the remaining order window, and call ahead if you are not sure a Honolulu location is still taking orders. Foodland lists a 2026 chef-made Thanksgiving dinner at select Oahu stores.
Times Supermarket in Honolulu
Use store directory to pick a neighborhood store or check a menu, then call ahead to confirm turkey stock, Thanksgiving hours, and any prepared-meal deadline.
Whole Foods Market in Honolulu
Use Kahala Mall and the Queen to pick a neighborhood store or check a menu, then call ahead to confirm turkey stock, Thanksgiving hours, and any prepared-meal deadline.
Safeway in Honolulu
Safeway has an official Honolulu locations page. Use the Safeway Honolulu locations page to pick a neighborhood Safeway, then call ahead to confirm that turkeys are in stock and what the Thanksgiving hours will be.
Costco Hawaii Kai
Costco’s official Hawaii Kai warehouse page lists that warehouse as Honolulu and states that it is closed on Thanksgiving Day. Costco’s Hawaii Kai warehouse, listed as Honolulu, and Walmart stores will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, so shop those earlier in the week.
Prepared Thanksgiving meals in Honolulu
Safeway and Whole Foods holiday-meal desks may also take orders. Deadlines vary, so check the official order page or call ahead.
Restaurants in Honolulu on Thanksgiving
Hotel dining rooms in Waikiki and some neighborhood restaurants in Honolulu often serve Thanksgiving dinner, but official 2026 hours were not posted on a restaurant page we could verify at the time this guide was written.
Holiday hours and food safety
Walmart has announced that its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026. Costco has said U.S. warehouses will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2026, “in observance of Thanksgiving.” If you usually shop one of those stores, buy the turkey earlier in the week. See what stores are open on Thanksgiving. Reheat leftovers to 165°F, and get perishable food into the refrigerator within 2 hours. Thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator, about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds — see how long to thaw a turkey. Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Sources
- Dillingham
- Kahala MKT.
- Foodland chef-made Thanksgiving dinner page
- store directory
- Kahala Mall
- Queen
- Safeway Honolulu locations page
- Hawaii Kai warehouse page
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy a Thanksgiving turkey in Honolulu?
Start with Foodland, Times Supermarket, Whole Foods Market, Safeway, and Costco Hawaii Kai in Honolulu, Hawaii. Use the official pages in this guide to pick a neighborhood store, ask the meat counter about a fresh bird, and buy a frozen turkey early enough to thaw it safely. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Can I order a whole prepared Thanksgiving meal in Honolulu?
Often yes, through a grocery holiday-meal or catering desk, or a restaurant offering to-go. 2026 deadlines and menus vary by location. Call the store or restaurant and do not wait until Wednesday night.
What restaurants are open on Thanksgiving in Honolulu?
Official 2026 hours were not posted on a restaurant page we could verify when this guide was written. Confirm on the restaurant’s own page, and call ahead to confirm hours.
When should I order or shop?
Order a prepared meal several days ahead. Thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator, about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds. Do not leave warehouse-club or closed-store shopping until Thursday.
Related guides
Browse other city guides in Where to Buy Thanksgiving Dinner Near You. For cooking and shopping help, see how much turkey per person, fresh vs. frozen turkey, how long to thaw a turkey, where to order a prepared Thanksgiving dinner, what stores are open on Thanksgiving, what restaurants are open on Thanksgiving, and how to host Thanksgiving.
Helpful kitchen tools
- TempPro TP19H 1-Second Digital Meat Thermometer — check a store-cooked turkey or leftovers at 165°F.
- Pyrex Deep 9×13-Inch Glass Baking Dish with Lid — reheat sides and pack leftovers.
- OXO Good Grips 7.75-Inch Professional Slicing Knife — carve a grocery or restaurant turkey cleanly.
- Stasher Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bags, 4-Pack — send leftovers home.
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