Smart & Final hours
Most Smart & Final stores are open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM seven days a week (Sunday matches weekday hours at most stores). Closed Christmas Day chain-wide; Thanksgiving 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Christmas Eve closes 6:00 PM. Customer service: 1-800-894-0511.
Smart & Final (founded 1871 in Los Angeles California, with the Smart & Final name dating to a 1914 partnership between J.S. Smart and H.D. Final, owned by Apollo Global Management private equity since 2019) is a Western US no-membership warehouse-format grocery chain with about 250 stores across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Idaho, headquartered in Commerce California, and offering bulk club-pack pricing without the annual membership fee charged at Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale.
The questions readers actually ask: what time does Smart & Final open today, when does the store close, are they open Sunday or Saturday, are they open on Christmas and Thanksgiving and Easter, the difference between Smart & Final and Smart & Final Extra!, and where the nearest store is located.
Three Smart & Final specific things worth knowing: most stores run 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM seven days a week (Sunday matches weekdays at most stores; some stores 7:00 AM open or shorter close, varies by location), no membership card is required for the bulk and club-pack pricing (a contrast with the warehouse-club competitors), and the chain operates two store formats: Smart & Final (~7,000 SKUs; smaller hybrid foodservice and household format) and Smart & Final Extra! (~12,000 SKUs; larger format with full produce and meat departments alongside warehouse-club bulk). Christmas Day is closed chain-wide; Thanksgiving runs reduced 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM hours.
Use the locator below to find your nearest Smart & Final or Smart & Final Extra! store and confirm hours and format type.
Is Smart & Final open today?
Smart & Final generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.
Smart & Final weekly hours
| Day | Typical hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Standard schedule at most stores; some stores 7:00 AM open or shorter close (varies by location) |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Standard schedule |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Standard schedule; new weekly ad transitions Wednesday morning |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Standard schedule |
| Friday | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Standard schedule |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Saturday is the busiest day at most stores (heavy restaurant and caterer traffic in the morning, household shoppers afternoon) |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Sunday matches weekdays at most stores |
Smart & Final holiday hours
| Holiday | Date | Status | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule (6am-10pm at most stores) | Most Smart & Final stores open with regular hours |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Friday schedule | Not observed at most stores |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Saturday schedule (6am-10pm) | Most stores open with regular hours; one of the busier grocery days for grilling supplies and bulk beverage |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule (6am-10pm) | Most stores open with regular hours |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule | Not observed at most stores |
| Halloween | Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Saturday schedule | No closure |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Wednesday schedule | Most stores open |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Most stores 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM reduced | Early close at most Smart & Final stores; restaurant and caterer customers concentrate in the morning hours |
| Day After Thanksgiving / Black Friday | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Friday schedule (6am-10pm) | Full hours resume; one of the bigger restocking days for restaurants and small businesses |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Most stores 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM reduced | Early close at most stores; one of the busiest grocery days of the year |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Closed | All Smart & Final stores closed | Universal chain-wide closure |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Saturday schedule (6am-10pm) | Stores reopen with full hours |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Most stores 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM reduced | Early close at most stores |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Open - normal hours | Regular Friday schedule (6am-10pm) | Most Smart & Final stores open with regular hours |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule | Not observed at most stores |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 4, 2027 | Open - modified hours | Most stores 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM reduced | Reduced Easter hours at most stores; check the locator for your specific store |
Is Smart & Final open on Saturday?
Saturday is the busiest day of the week at most Smart & Final stores (full 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM hours match weekdays). Saturday morning sees heavy restaurant, caterer, and small-business traffic (often using resale tax-exempt accounts) stocking up for weekend catering and event prep; Saturday afternoon shifts to household shoppers buying bulk and club-pack pricing for parties or weekly meal prep. Smart & Final Extra! stores' bakery and meat counter departments may close earlier than the main store (typically 9:00 PM); the regular Smart & Final smaller format does not have full service counters.
Is Smart & Final open on Sunday?
Most Smart & Final stores are open Sunday with regular 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM hours that match weekdays. Sunday is regular shopping for the household side of the chain's hybrid model; restaurant and caterer traffic typically lighter than Saturday. Easter Sunday is the one Sunday with reduced hours (most stores 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM); other Sundays match the full weekday schedule. Smart & Final Extra! stores' bakery and meat counter departments run a slightly shorter Sunday schedule (typically open 7:00 AM rather than 6:00 AM).
Find a Smart & Final store near me
Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Smart & Final store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.
Smart & Final hours - frequently asked questions
What time does Smart & Final open today?
Most Smart & Final stores open at 6:00 AM seven days a week. Some stores open at 7:00 AM and a small number open at 8:00 AM, so the open time varies by location. Use the locator below to confirm the open time at your specific Smart & Final or Smart & Final Extra! store.
What time does Smart & Final close?
Most Smart & Final stores close at 10:00 PM seven days a week. Some stores close at 9:00 PM and a small number close at 11:00 PM, so the close time varies by location. Last entry is typically 5 to 10 minutes before posted close. The bakery and meat counter departments at Smart & Final Extra! stores typically close 30 to 60 minutes before main store close (9:00 PM at most stores).
Is Smart & Final open on Sunday?
Yes. All Smart & Final stores are open Sunday with regular 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM hours that match weekdays at most locations (uniform seven-day schedule, unlike many warehouse-format chains with shorter Sunday schedules). Easter Sunday is the one Sunday with potentially reduced hours; other Sundays match the full weekday schedule.
Is Smart & Final open on Christmas Day?
No. All Smart & Final stores are closed Christmas Day chain-wide (one of the few full closures for the chain). Christmas Eve typically runs reduced 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM hours; the chain reopens with full 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM hours December 26.
Is Smart & Final open on Thanksgiving?
Yes, with reduced hours. Most Smart & Final stores run 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day (closed at 3:00 PM rather than 10:00 PM). The morning hours see heavy restaurant and caterer traffic stocking up for catering deliveries; the chain closes at 3:00 PM so staff can have the holiday afternoon and evening at home. Day-After-Thanksgiving (Black Friday) reopens with full 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM hours.
Is Smart & Final open on Easter Sunday?
Yes, with reduced hours at most stores. Most Smart & Final stores run reduced 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM hours on Easter Sunday (closed at 7:00 PM rather than 10:00 PM). The chain returns to full 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM hours on the Monday after Easter.
Do you need a membership to shop at Smart & Final?
No. Smart & Final does not require a membership card or annual fee to shop. Anyone can walk in and shop the bulk and club-pack assortment at the posted shelf prices. This is the chain's headline distinctive vs warehouse-club competitors: Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's Wholesale all require paid memberships (typically $60-$120 per year) to enter and shop. Smart & Final does run a free Smart & Final Smart Advantage email newsletter for digital coupons, but it is not a membership program.
What is the difference between Smart & Final and Smart & Final Extra!?
Both are operated by the same company; the Extra! format is larger. Smart & Final stores carry about 7,000 SKUs in a smaller hybrid foodservice and household grocery format (the original chain format, geared more toward restaurant and caterer customers with bulk and club-pack assortment). Smart & Final Extra! stores carry about 12,000 SKUs in a larger full-grocery + warehouse-club format (full produce department, full meat counter, full bakery, plus the same warehouse-club bulk pricing). Both formats accept the same Smart & Final Smart Advantage digital coupons and follow the same weekly ad cycle. The locator at smartandfinal.com indicates which format each store is.
Can businesses and restaurants shop at Smart & Final?
Yes. Smart & Final's hybrid B2B/B2C model is its origin (the chain started in 1871 as a foodservice supplier and still actively serves restaurants, caterers, and small business customers alongside household shoppers). Resale tax-exempt accounts are available at every Smart & Final store; restaurants, caterers, and small businesses register their tax-exempt account once at the store and present the account at checkout for sales tax exemption on resale items. Bulk and club-pack assortment (gallon condiments, 50-pound rice, 5-pound coffee cans, restaurant-pan portions, foodservice gloves and aprons) is the chain's specialty.
Where are Smart & Final stores located?
Smart & Final has about 250 stores across 4 Western US states: California (the home state and Commerce headquarters; the densest Smart & Final coverage; both formats present in major metros), Arizona (Phoenix and Tucson primarily), Nevada (Las Vegas and Reno primarily), and Idaho (Boise primarily). The chain has no stores east of the Rockies. Smart & Final also operates a separate small chain in northern Mexico under the same brand. The locator at smartandfinal.com shows the full US list with current hours, format type (Smart & Final or Smart & Final Extra!), and weekly ad.
What is the Smart & Final customer service phone number?
Smart & Final customer service is 1-800-894-0511 for general inquiries, Smart Advantage email newsletter questions, weekly ad questions, resale tax-exempt account setup help, and corporate matters. Each Smart & Final store has its own local store phone listed in the locator below; for store-specific questions (current sale availability, format type, bulk inventory) calling the local store directly is faster than the corporate line. Corporate hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Commerce California headquarters).
Where is the nearest Smart & Final?
Use the locator below or visit smartandfinal.com and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest Smart & Final or Smart & Final Extra! store, including current hours, the specific phone number, format type (regular or Extra!), and weekly ad. The chain operates only in 4 Western US states (CA, AZ, NV, ID); shoppers in the Eastern US, Midwest, Pacific Northwest north of California, and Southeast do not have a nearby Smart & Final. In Southern California most metros have multiple Smart & Final stores within a 5-mile radius.
Smart & Final customer service: 1-800-894-0511 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.
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Last verified: May 2026 against Smart & Final's official store locator and press releases.
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