Quick answer: Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Verified grocery options on this page include Rouses Markets and Whole Foods Market. Official restaurant pages we could verify: Brennan’s. Last checked November 2026. Call the store or restaurant to confirm hours, stock, and deadlines before you go.
In New Orleans, Louisiana, Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Shop Rouses Markets and Whole Foods Market for a turkey, and see the official restaurant pages below — Brennan’s — for 2026 Thanksgiving service that we could verify. Brennan’s published an official three-course Thanksgiving menu for Thursday, November 26, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m.
Grocery stores in New Orleans
| Store | Official page |
|---|---|
| Rouses Markets | Official page |
| Whole Foods Market | Official page |
Rouses Markets in New Orleans
Rouses Markets has several official New Orleans stores, including locations on Tchoupitoulas, Baronne, and Chef Menteur Highway, that sell fresh and frozen turkeys. Rouses Markets lists official heat-and-eat holiday dinners, including Cajun and oven-roasted turkey dinners, on its catering page.
Whole Foods Market in New Orleans
Whole Foods Market also sells turkeys in the city, and neighborhood markets such as Langenstein’s are worth calling about a fresh bird. 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 New Orleans
The company says the dinners take one to two hours to reheat. Call your store for the order cutoff and pickup time. New Orleans restaurants treat Thanksgiving as a full dining holiday.
Brennan’s in New Orleans
Brennan’s published an official three-course Thanksgiving menu for Thursday, November 26, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m.
Restaurants in New Orleans on Thanksgiving
New Orleans restaurants treat Thanksgiving as a full dining holiday. New Orleans Magazine’s November 2, 2026 roundup lists a three-course Thanksgiving menu at Arnaud’s, plus catering from Café Reconcile (order through November 13; pickup November 25) and Willa Jean (orders close November 22; pickup November 24–25). 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
- Rouses Markets
- Rouses Markets
- Whole Foods Market
- Whole Foods Market catering
- Brennan’s
- New Orleans Magazine’s November 2, 2026 roundup
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy a Thanksgiving turkey in New Orleans?
Start with Rouses Markets and Whole Foods Market in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 New Orleans?
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 New Orleans?
Brennan’s has official 2026 Thanksgiving information linked above. For any other restaurant, 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. 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 — Confirm your oven is actually at the temperature on the prepared-meal heating instructions.
- Granite Ware 19-Inch Oval Roaster Set — A large roaster helps if you bought a raw turkey and plan to cook it at home.
- Stasher Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bags, 4-Pack — Useful the day after Thanksgiving, when leftover turkey needs to go into the fridge quickly.
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