Fresh Thyme Market hours
Most Fresh Thyme Market stores are open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM seven days a week (Sunday matches weekday hours). Closed Christmas Day chain-wide. Thanksgiving Day status varies by store (most close or run reduced hours). Easter Sunday open with reduced hours.
Fresh Thyme Market (founded 2012 by Chris Sherrell, the former Sunflower Farmers Market CEO, with the first store opening April 2014 in Mt. Prospect Illinois; owned by the Meijer family since 2017 when Meijer bought out the Pollen Capital private-equity stake) is a Midwest US natural and organic grocery chain with about 70 stores across 11 states, headquartered in Downers Grove Illinois, and competing with Sprouts Farmers Market, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s in the small-format natural-grocery segment.
The questions readers actually ask: what time does Fresh Thyme open today, when does the store close, are they open Sunday or Saturday, are they open on Christmas and Thanksgiving and Easter, how Fresh Thyme Rewards loyalty works, and where the nearest Fresh Thyme is located.
Two Fresh Thyme specific things worth knowing: most stores run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM seven days a week (Sunday matches weekday hours at most stores; some stores 8:00 AM open or 10:00 PM close, varies by location), Christmas Day is closed chain-wide, and Thanksgiving Day status varies by store (some Fresh Thyme stores close all day, some run reduced hours typically 7am-3pm). The Fresh Thyme produce-front store layout (organic produce occupies the front-center rather than the perimeter) plus oversized bulk-foods, supplements, and prepared-foods departments mirror the format pioneered by Sunflower and Sprouts and contrast with conventional supermarket layouts.
Use the locator below to find your nearest Fresh Thyme Market store and confirm hours and Thanksgiving Day status (which varies by store).
Is Fresh Thyme Market open today?
Fresh Thyme Market generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.
Fresh Thyme Market weekly hours
| Day | Typical hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Standard schedule at most stores; some stores 8:00 AM open or 10:00 PM close (varies by location) |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Standard schedule |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Standard schedule; new weekly ad transitions Wednesday morning |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Standard schedule |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Standard schedule |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Saturday is the busiest day at most stores |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Sunday hours match weekdays at most stores; Easter Sunday is the one exception with potentially reduced hours |
Fresh Thyme Market holiday hours
| Holiday | Date | Status | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule (7am-9pm at most stores) | Most Fresh Thyme 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 (7am-9pm) | Most stores open with regular hours; one of the busier days for organic produce and prepared foods for grilling |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule (7am-9pm) | 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 | Varies by location | Closed at some stores; reduced 7am-3pm at others | Fresh Thyme Thanksgiving Day status varies by individual store; check the locator before traveling |
| Day After Thanksgiving / Black Friday | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Friday schedule (7am-9pm) | Stores reopen with full hours; one of the bigger restocking days post-Thanksgiving |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Most stores 7:00 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 Fresh Thyme stores closed | Universal chain-wide closure |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Saturday schedule (7am-9pm) | Stores reopen with full hours |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Most stores 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM reduced | Early close at most stores |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Open - normal hours | Regular Friday schedule (7am-9pm) | Most Fresh Thyme 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 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM reduced | Reduced Easter hours at most Fresh Thyme stores; some stores may close earlier (varies) |
Is Fresh Thyme Market open on Saturday?
Saturday is the busiest day of the week at most Fresh Thyme stores (full 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM hours match weekdays). Saturday morning sees heavy organic-produce and bulk-foods traffic; Saturday afternoon shifts to prepared foods and supplement-shopping browsing. Some Saturdays the prepared-foods and butcher counters may close earlier than the main store (typically 8:00 PM). Fresh Thyme Rewards weekly digital coupons are available Saturday.
Is Fresh Thyme Market open on Sunday?
Most Fresh Thyme stores are open Sunday with regular 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM hours that match weekdays. Sunday is a regular shopping day for organic produce, prepared foods, and Fresh Thyme Rewards loyalty redemption. Easter Sunday is the one Sunday with potentially reduced hours (most stores 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM); other Sundays match the full weekday schedule. The bulk-foods and prepared-foods departments may run slightly shorter Sunday hours than weekdays.
Find a Fresh Thyme Market store near me
Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Fresh Thyme Market store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.
Fresh Thyme Market hours - frequently asked questions
What time does Fresh Thyme open today?
Most Fresh Thyme Market stores open at 7:00 AM seven days a week. Some stores open at 8:00 AM, so the open time varies by location. Use the locator below to confirm the open time at your specific Fresh Thyme.
What time does Fresh Thyme close?
Most Fresh Thyme Market stores close at 9:00 PM seven days a week. Some stores close at 10:00 PM and a small number close at 8:00 PM, so the close time varies by location. Last entry is typically 5 to 10 minutes before posted close. The bulk-foods and prepared-foods departments typically close 30 to 60 minutes before main store close.
Is Fresh Thyme open on Sunday?
Yes. All Fresh Thyme Market stores are open Sunday with regular 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM hours that match weekdays at most locations. Easter Sunday is the one Sunday with potentially reduced hours (most stores 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM); other Sundays match the full weekday schedule.
Is Fresh Thyme open on Christmas Day?
No. All Fresh Thyme Market stores are closed Christmas Day chain-wide. Christmas Eve typically runs reduced 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM hours; the chain reopens with full 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM hours December 26.
Is Fresh Thyme open on Thanksgiving?
Status varies by store. Some Fresh Thyme stores close all day on Thanksgiving Day (matching the Sprouts and many natural-grocer pattern); other Fresh Thyme stores run reduced hours (typically 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM). The chain has not made a chain-wide policy on Thanksgiving Day operations, so individual stores set their own hours. Check the locator at freshthyme.com for your specific store before traveling on Thanksgiving Day. Day-After-Thanksgiving (Black Friday) reopens with full 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM hours at all stores.
Is Fresh Thyme open on Easter Sunday?
Yes, with reduced hours at most stores. Most Fresh Thyme stores run 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Easter Sunday (closed at 7:00 PM rather than 9:00 PM). Some stores may run shorter hours; check the locator. The chain returns to full 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM hours on the Monday after Easter.
Is Fresh Thyme owned by Meijer?
Yes, since 2017. The Meijer family (the same family that owns the Meijer Supercenter chain) bought out the Pollen Capital private-equity stake in Fresh Thyme Market in 2017. Fresh Thyme operates as a standalone banner separate from Meijer Supercenters; the two banners do not share weekly ads, loyalty programs, or in-store branding. Fresh Thyme stores are smaller (~30,000 sq ft natural/organic grocery) and Meijer stores are much larger supercenters (~200,000 sq ft full grocery + general merchandise + pharmacy + gas).
How does Fresh Thyme Rewards work?
Fresh Thyme Rewards is the free Fresh Thyme Market customer loyalty program. Members access exclusive sale prices through digital coupons, weekly personalized offers, special members-only events, and birthday rewards. Sign-up is free at any Fresh Thyme store or at freshthyme.com. The same Fresh Thyme Rewards account works at every Fresh Thyme store and through the Fresh Thyme mobile app for digital coupon clipping.
What is the difference between Fresh Thyme and Sprouts?
Both follow a similar small-format natural and organic grocery model with produce-front layouts, oversized bulk-foods sections, and large supplement/vitamin departments; the differences are scale, geography, and ownership. Sprouts Farmers Market has about 430 stores across 23 states and is publicly traded on Nasdaq (SFM). Fresh Thyme has about 70 stores across 11 Midwest states and is privately owned by the Meijer family. Fresh Thyme founder Chris Sherrell was the CEO of Sunflower Farmers Market before Sprouts acquired Sunflower in 2012, so the format DNA is closely shared between Fresh Thyme and Sprouts.
Where are Fresh Thyme stores located?
Fresh Thyme Market has about 70 stores across 11 Midwest US states: Illinois (the home state and Downers Grove headquarters; the densest Fresh Thyme coverage in Greater Chicago), Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, and Nebraska, plus a couple of stores in Pennsylvania. The chain has no stores outside the Midwest. The locator at freshthyme.com shows the full list with current hours and Thanksgiving Day status (which varies by store).
Where is the nearest Fresh Thyme?
Use the locator below or visit freshthyme.com and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest Fresh Thyme Market store, including current hours, Thanksgiving Day status, weekly Fresh Thyme Rewards sale prices, and bulk-foods inventory. The chain operates only in 11 Midwest states; shoppers in the Northeast, Southeast, South, and Western US do not have a nearby Fresh Thyme.
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Last verified: May 2026 against Fresh Thyme Market's official store locator and press releases.
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