Quick answer: Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Verified grocery options on this page include Smith’s Food and Drug, Albertsons, WinCo Foods, and Whole Foods Market. For restaurants, use the local 2026 guides linked below and confirm directly with the restaurant. Last checked November 2026. Call the store or restaurant to confirm hours, stock, and deadlines before you go.
In Las Vegas, Nevada, Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Use the official pages for Smith’s Food and Drug, Albertsons, WinCo Foods, and Whole Foods Market to buy a turkey or ask about a prepared meal, and check The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s November 2026 dining guide for restaurants that local reporting says may be serving dinner. Albertsons Companies holiday meals can be ordered on banner websites and apps through November 23, 2026, pending availability, with pickup through November 26 at participating stores.
Grocery stores in Las Vegas
| Store | Official page |
|---|---|
| Smith’s Food and Drug | Official page |
| Albertsons | Official page |
| WinCo Foods | Official page |
| Whole Foods Market | Official page |
Smith’s Food and Drug in Las Vegas
Smith’s Food and Drug is Kroger’s local banner and has many Las Vegas Valley stores that sell turkeys. Smith’s Food and Drug has an official 2026 Thanksgiving shop and order-ahead tools.
Albertsons in Las Vegas
Albertsons is the other major grocery chain in the city. Albertsons Companies holiday meals can be ordered on banner websites and apps through November 23, 2026, pending availability, with pickup through November 26 at participating stores.
WinCo Foods in Las Vegas
WinCo Foods has official Las Vegas stores on North Decatur Boulevard and West Washington Avenue.
Whole Foods Market in Las Vegas
Whole Foods Market also sells turkeys in the valley. Whole Foods Market catering offers classic roast-turkey meals you reserve online and pick up cold at your store; the company has recommended ordering by November 23, 2026.
Prepared Thanksgiving meals in Las Vegas
Ask your store about complete holiday dinners and call ahead to confirm the cutoff. If a store is closed on Thanksgiving, pickup runs through November 25. Call ahead to confirm your location is participating.
Restaurants in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving
The Las Vegas Valley has one of the longest Thanksgiving restaurant lists in the country. The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s November 2026 dining guide (published November 2 and updated November 5) covers the Strip and locals’ rooms, including Oscar’s Steakhouse at the Plaza, Buddy V’s at The Venetian, Mon Ami Gabi at Paris, Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace, and Andiamo at The D. For a wider look at national chains and hotel restaurants, see what restaurants are open on Thanksgiving. Book early if you can, then call ahead to confirm hours, the holiday menu, and whether a children’s plate is available. This page does not list prices or reservation times because those details shift.
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. Shop early enough to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator. See how long to thaw a turkey and how much turkey per person. Last checked November 2026. Hours, menus, and holiday-meal deadlines change; call the store or restaurant to confirm before you go.
Sources
- Smith’s Food and Drug
- Albertsons
- Albertsons Companies holiday meals
- WinCo Foods
- Whole Foods Market catering
- The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s November 2026 dining guide
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy a Thanksgiving turkey in Las Vegas?
Start with Smith’s Food and Drug, Albertsons, WinCo Foods, and Whole Foods Market in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas?
Some restaurants and hotel dining rooms in and around Las Vegas may serve Thanksgiving dinner, but hours are not guaranteed until you confirm. Call ahead before you travel.
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. Smaller nearby cities are collected in the hub for the Mountain and Pacific states. 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
- OXO Good Grips Oven Thermometer — A simple way to check that a reheated grocery meal or a home-roasted turkey is coming up to a safe temperature.
- Pyrex Deep 9×13-Inch Glass Baking Dish with Lid — Handy for reheating stuffing, green beans, or leftovers and then storing them in the fridge.
- OXO Good Grips Slicing Knife — A long slicing knife makes cleaner cuts on a whole turkey, whether you cooked it or picked it up already roasted.
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