In 2020, grocery store hours varied widely depending on the chain and location, especially due to changes prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Generally, most grocery stores in the U.S. stayed open until around 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, with some closing earlier on Sundays around 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM
. Many major chains adjusted hours to allow for cleaning and restocking. For example, Walmart stores were open from 6 AM to 11 PM early in the pandemic but later reduced hours to about 7 AM to 8:30 PM, with some stores extending hours to 10 PM by August 2020
. Target stores typically closed by 9 PM during this period
. Trader Joe’s stores operated from 9 AM to 7 PM
. Some stores also implemented special early hours for seniors and vulnerable populations, often opening an hour earlier for these groups
. For late-night options, certain stores like 7-Eleven operated 24/7, providing the latest hours available for grocery needs
. In summary, in 2020, the closest grocery stores were typically open until about 9 PM to 11 PM, with some variation by store and location, and many stores reduced hours temporarily due to COVID-19 precautions
