Quick answer: Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26, 2026 in New York, New York. Verified grocery options on this page include Wegmans, ShopRite, Food Bazaar, 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 New York, New York, Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Use the official pages for Wegmans, ShopRite, Food Bazaar, and Whole Foods Market to buy a turkey or ask about a prepared meal, and check Mommy Poppins’ 2026 family guide for restaurants that local reporting says may be serving dinner.
Grocery stores in New York
| Store | Official page |
|---|---|
| Wegmans | Official page |
| ShopRite | Official page |
| Food Bazaar | Official page |
| Whole Foods Market | Official page |
Wegmans in New York
Wegmans has stores at Astor Place in Manhattan and in Brooklyn; the chain’s official 2026 Thanksgiving promotion flags those two city stores separately. Wegmans Meals 2GO is taking pre-orders for complete holiday dinners.
ShopRite in New York
ShopRite operates stores in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island. ShopRite advertises Thanksgiving catering through Order Express, including a complete turkey dinner.
Food Bazaar in New York
Food Bazaar has many city locations, including Harlem on East 125th Street plus stores in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
Whole Foods Market in New York
Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s also sell turkeys in multiple boroughs. 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 York
Outside Massachusetts, pickup is listed for November 21 through 26 (Thanksgiving Day), while supplies last; complete dinners are carryout only, and the official order deadline is 8 p.m. on November 24. New York is one of the easiest U.S. cities in which to eat out on Thanksgiving, but popular rooms book up fast. Mommy Poppins’ 2026 family guide (published November 8, 2026) lists holiday meals at Carmine’s in Times Square and on the Upper West Side, Hearth, Bubby’s, Tony’s Di Napoli, Fraunces Tavern, Ellen’s Stardust Diner, the Central Park Boathouse, and Brooklyn rooms such as Le Crocodile and Stone Park Cafe.
Restaurants in New York on Thanksgiving
New York is one of the easiest U.S. cities in which to eat out on Thanksgiving, but popular rooms book up fast. Mommy Poppins’ 2026 family guide (published November 8, 2026) lists holiday meals at Carmine’s in Times Square and on the Upper West Side, Hearth, Bubby’s, Tony’s Di Napoli, Fraunces Tavern, Ellen’s Stardust Diner, the Central Park Boathouse, and Brooklyn rooms such as Le Crocodile and Stone Park Cafe. OpenTable’s Thanksgiving listings for the area are a useful starting point for reservations. 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
- Wegmans
- Wegmans Meals 2GO
- ShopRite
- Food Bazaar
- Whole Foods Market
- Whole Foods Market catering
- Mommy Poppins’ 2026 family guide
- OpenTable’s Thanksgiving listings
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy a Thanksgiving turkey in New York?
Start with Wegmans, ShopRite, Food Bazaar, and Whole Foods Market in New York, New York. 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 York?
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 York?
Some restaurants and hotel dining rooms in and around New York 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 Northeast. 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 — Use an instant-read thermometer so leftover turkey and reheated sides reach a safe serving temperature.
- Everyday White 16-Inch Porcelain Turkey Platter — A plain white platter is useful if you are transferring a store-bought bird or carving at the table.
- Stasher Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bags, 4-Pack — Pack leftover turkey and sides without a stack of disposable bags.
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