Everything You Need to Know About Trader Joe's Hours

 Everything You Need to Know About Trader Joe's Hours

Trader - If you’re new to Trader Joe’s, the chain’s hours can be confusing to say the least. Here’s everything you need to know about Trader Joe’s hours and operating schedule so you can start stocking up on your favorite food items. You never know when they’ll be out of stock on your favorite snack or whether they’ll have that one ingredient you need to make dinner!

What time does Trader Joe’s open?

The time for opening varies depending on the store, but it is usually between 7:00am and 8:00am. For example, at my local Trader Joe’s the store opens at 8:00am Monday through Saturday. However, some stores open as early as 6:00am or as late as 9:00pm, depending on where you live. They may also close different times in order to allow their employees a break during nighttime hours and still have time for other tasks outside of work. In general, most Trader Joe’s will be closed by 10:00pm every day. What time does Trader Joe’s close?: Stores typically close around 10:00pm every day (depending on when they opened). For example, if a store closes at 8:00pm on weekdays and 4:00pm on Saturdays, then that means it would close at 11:00pm each night. But keep in mind that this all depends on location! Some stores are only open until 5:30 pm on Saturdays or closed Sundays entirely. If you happen to be going out of town, call your local store ahead of time so that you can know exactly what the closing hours are before heading over!

How long are their lines?

The Trader Joe's hours are quite long, but well worth the wait. All Trader Joe's locations keep their doors open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. The earliest they will be open is 6:00 am on Sunday and they close at 8:00 pm on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you need something urgently and Trader Joe's is closed, there are other locations in the United States with extended hours that may work better for you. For example, some Trader Joes stores are open until 10pm Monday through Saturday and 7pm on Sundays. They also have a 24-hour location in Los Angeles where you can get groceries any time of day or night. There are more than 350 Trader Joe's Locations across the US so it shouldn't be hard to find one near you. Most people who visit the store during opening hours come prepared for an average wait time of about 20 minutes and there is plenty of seating available inside as well as outside.

Do they have late night shopping?

Trader Joe's grocery stores are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, and on Saturdays they are open from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. On Sundays, Trader Joe's is only open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Trader Joe's hours can vary in some locations, so always check the store hours before you plan a trip.

Hours at Trader Joe's usually change during the holidays. For example, during the winter holiday season, Trader Joe’s will be closing up shop an hour earlier each day - so it may end up being 7pm on Fridays or Saturdays! They also tend to offer more festive foods like gingerbread ice cream sandwiches and peppermint hot cocoa during this time of year as well. If you want to see what Trader Joe's has going on for Halloween, keep an eye out for all the pumpkin-themed goodies that start popping up in September. And if all these details about hours have left you wanting more info about what happens behind-the-scenes, head over to their website where they post daily updates and happenings from inside their stores!

When is the best time to shop there?

We'll be open every day of the year, and all day every day, but like most retailers we're closed on Christmas Day. That would be December 25th, 2017. Trader Joe's hours vary by location so visit their website for information on your local store. For most stores open in the United States, you can expect Trader Joe's hours to be as follows: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday; and 11 a.m.-7 p.m., most holidays including Christmas Eve Day and Thanksgiving Day. The exception is our stores in Alaska which are open 24 hours daily throughout the year. Some of the busiest times at Trader Joe's include evenings and weekends because that's when people have more time to cook and prepare meals. Because these are our busiest times, it makes sense that some shoppers may experience crowds at those times, especially during peak shopping periods such as November/December before the big holiday rush. To avoid this type of busy traffic, you might want to plan visits early in the morning or late at night--at least during these peak periods--so that you don't have any problems finding parking spots or having trouble with crowded checkouts.

What day do they have sales?

Trader Joe's offers non-members the opportunity to shop during Thursdays at 4, or $5 Day when they have their sales. They also have a few holidays during which they are closed, most notably Christmas Day. But, Trader Joe's remains open on many of these other holidays including Memorial Day and Labor Day. Their hours vary from store to store so you will need to call ahead for more details about Trader Joe's hours for that specific location. One thing is certain, though - there are always plenty of parking spots! If you're one of those people who love to compare prices, Trader Joe's prices are significantly lower than those found in stores like Whole Foods or Safeway. So if you're in the market for some organic produce, good coffee beans, or some nice wine (they have surprisingly high quality wines!), head over to your local Trader Joe's today!

When are the crowds worse?

Trader Joe's hours vary by location, and if you are a Trader Joe's veteran, then you know what days of the week typically have worse crowds. Trader Joe's shoppers do not like to shop on Sunday nights for some reason; most TJ locations close at 6:00 pm sharp on Sundays. In the Northern California area, in general there are longer lines from 4:00-5:00 pm than other times during the day because many customers finish work early and head straight for the grocery store before cooking dinner. However, many TJ regulars say that Tuesday afternoons are among the worst times because of big weekend shopping needs like trash bags or produce. With this knowledge, you can go earlier in the day (before 2:00) or later in the evening when traffic has died down. And, as always, avoid weekends unless you have all day! 

It is worth noting that the only time Trader Joe's is open 24 hours is between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day—the busiest time of year for groceries. The grocery chain understands it will be hard to beat its competitors with inflated prices around this time so it makes up for it with extended opening hours instead.