Have you ever started to cook an elaborate dinner only to realize you forgot to purchase an important ingredient from the grocery store ? It happens to the best of us.

If you need to make a last-minute cranberry sauce run on Thanksgiving , you might find it difficult to locate an open store.

In accordance with state law , Rhode Island grocery stores cannot legally open on Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 27, this year.

And, while smaller convenience stores are technically allowed to open, some might still opt to close in observance of the holiday. You should check a shop's hours or call ahead before heading over.

Here's what to know about Rhode Island grocery stores on Thanksgiving.

Are grocery stores open on Thanksgiving in RI?

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