Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy hours
Most Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy locations are open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Mon-Fri with a 30-minute pharmacist lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Easter Sunday. Customer service: 1-877-932-7948.
Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy are the in-store pharmacy operations at Albertsons Companies grocery banners (Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Shaw’s, Star Market, Carrs, and Haggen), with about 1,700 in-store pharmacies chain-wide making the chain the 5th-largest US pharmacy operation by prescription volume after CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacy, and Kroger Pharmacy.
The questions readers actually ask: what time does Albertsons Pharmacy or Safeway Pharmacy open today, when does it close, what time is the lunch break, are they open on Sunday or Saturday, are they open on Christmas and Thanksgiving and Easter, what vaccines are available, and where the nearest pharmacy is located.
Three Albertsons and Safeway Pharmacy specific things worth knowing: most pharmacies run 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday with a 30-minute pharmacist lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM, reduced Saturday hours 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and short Sunday hours 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, AND Easter Sunday the pharmacy counter is closed at most stores even when the parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store stays open. The for U Rx loyalty program lets prescription purchases earn for U points alongside grocery purchases under the same loyalty account; FreshPass subscription ($99/year) includes free same-day prescription delivery at most pharmacy locations.
Use the locator below to find your nearest Albertsons Pharmacy or Safeway Pharmacy and confirm specific hours plus lunch-break window.
Is Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy open today?
Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.
Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy weekly hours
| Day | Typical hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM (the licensed pharmacist on duty takes a required 30-minute lunch break and the pharmacy counter closes during the window) |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM; Friday afternoon is one of the busier prescription pickup windows |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Reduced Saturday hours; lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at most stores |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Short Sunday hours; lunch break may apply at some stores; the parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store stays open longer than the pharmacy counter |
Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy holiday hours
| Holiday | Date | Status | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Most pharmacies 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (varies) | Reduced Memorial Day hours at most pharmacies; parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store typically open with normal hours |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Friday schedule (9am-9pm with lunch break) | Most pharmacies open with regular hours |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Most pharmacies 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (varies) | Reduced July 4 hours at most pharmacies |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Most pharmacies 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (varies) | Reduced Labor Day hours at most pharmacies |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule (9am-9pm with lunch break) | Not observed by most pharmacies |
| Halloween | Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Saturday schedule (9am-5pm with lunch break) | No closure |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Wednesday schedule | Most pharmacies open |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Closed | Pharmacy counter closed at all stores | Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy counters are closed Thanksgiving Day chain-wide; the parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store typically runs reduced 6am-4pm hours; plan Rx refills before Wednesday or use FreshPass mail-order |
| Day After Thanksgiving / Black Friday | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Friday schedule (9am-9pm with lunch break) | Pharmacy reopens with full hours |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Most pharmacies 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM reduced (lunch break) | Early close at most pharmacies; one of the busiest prescription pickup days of the year |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Closed | Pharmacy counter closed at all stores | Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy counters are closed Christmas Day chain-wide; the parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store is also closed Christmas Day |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Saturday schedule (9am-5pm with lunch break) | Pharmacy reopens with full hours |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Most pharmacies 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM reduced | Early close at most pharmacies |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Open - modified hours | Most pharmacies 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM reduced (varies) | Reduced New Year's Day hours at most pharmacies |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule (9am-9pm with lunch break) | Not observed by most pharmacies |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 4, 2027 | Closed | Pharmacy counter closed at most stores | Most Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy counters are closed Easter Sunday even though the parent <a href="/albertsons-safeway-hours/">Albertsons or Safeway</a> grocery store stays open with reduced 7am-7pm hours; plan Rx refills before Saturday |
Is Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy open on Saturday?
Saturday Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy hours run 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 30-minute pharmacist lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM (4 hours shorter than the Mon-Fri 9pm close). Saturday morning sees one of the busier weekly prescription-pickup windows (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM concentrates Friday-evening prescription completions for Saturday-morning pickup). Saturday afternoon traffic shifts to vaccines (Saturday is the most popular vaccination day at most pharmacies because of customer work-week scheduling). The parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store stays open Saturday until 11:00 PM at most stores, so customers shopping after pharmacy close can still pick up groceries.
Is Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy open on Sunday?
Sunday Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy hours are short: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at most stores (a 7-hour window). The 4-hour delay vs Sunday grocery-store opening (parent opens 6:00 AM Sunday at most stores) is the largest pharmacy-vs-grocery hour gap of the week. Some pharmacy locations skip the lunch break on Sunday given the shorter shift. Easter Sunday is the one Sunday closure (pharmacy counter closed even though parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store stays open with reduced 7am-7pm hours; plan Rx refills before Saturday).
Find a Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy store near me
Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.
Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy hours - frequently asked questions
What time does Albertsons Pharmacy open today?
Most Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy locations open at 9:00 AM Monday through Friday and Saturday, and at 10:00 AM Sunday. The parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store typically opens at 6:00 AM (3 to 4 hours before the pharmacy counter), so customers can shop the rest of the store before the pharmacy opens. Use the locator below to confirm the open time at your specific Albertsons Pharmacy or Safeway Pharmacy.
What time does Albertsons Pharmacy close?
Most Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy locations close at 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM Saturday, and 5:00 PM Sunday. The pharmacy counter typically closes 2 to 6 hours before the parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store closes (parent runs 6am-11pm at most stores), so customers planning evening prescription pickup should arrive before pharmacy close. Last prescription drop-off and consultation typically 5 to 10 minutes before posted close.
What time is Albertsons Pharmacy lunch break?
Most Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy locations close for a 30-minute pharmacist lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Monday through Saturday. The lunch break is required: the licensed pharmacist on duty takes a state-mandated meal break and the pharmacy counter closes during the window because no prescriptions can be dispensed without a licensed pharmacist on duty. The exact lunch-break window varies slightly by individual store. Sunday hours are short enough that some pharmacies skip the lunch break Sunday.
Is Albertsons Pharmacy open on Sunday?
Yes, with short hours. Most Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy locations open Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, a 7-hour window that is significantly shorter than the parent grocery store's Sunday hours. Some pharmacy locations skip the lunch break on Sunday given the shorter shift. Easter Sunday is the one Sunday closure (pharmacy counter closed even though the parent grocery store stays open with reduced hours).
Is Albertsons Pharmacy open on Christmas Day?
No. The Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy counters are closed Christmas Day chain-wide; the parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store is also closed Christmas Day. Christmas Eve runs reduced 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM hours at most pharmacies. The pharmacy reopens December 26 with full Saturday hours. Plan Rx refills before December 23 if you need a prescription filled during the Christmas window.
Is Albertsons Pharmacy open on Thanksgiving?
No. The Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy counters are closed Thanksgiving Day chain-wide even though the parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store typically stays open with reduced 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM hours. Day-After-Thanksgiving (Black Friday) reopens with full 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM pharmacy hours. Plan Rx refills before Wednesday of Thanksgiving week or use FreshPass mail-order for delivery.
Is Albertsons Pharmacy open on Easter?
No, at most stores. Most Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy counters are closed Easter Sunday even though the parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store stays open with reduced 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM hours. The pharmacy is one of the few in-store departments to take an Easter Sunday closure across the Albertsons Companies chain. Plan Rx refills before Saturday or use the FreshPass mail-order delivery option.
Is Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy the same?
Yes, operationally. Both are in-store pharmacy operations of Albertsons Companies (the publicly-traded parent of the Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Shaw's, Star Market, Carrs, and Haggen grocery banners). Pharmacies in Albertsons stores are branded "Albertsons Pharmacy"; pharmacies in Safeway stores are branded "Safeway Pharmacy"; pharmacies in other banner stores are branded with the parent grocery banner name. All operate identical Rx fulfillment, identical insurance acceptance, identical for U loyalty integration, identical FreshPass subscription benefits, and identical hours patterns chain-wide. Customers can use the same for U account at any Albertsons Companies banner pharmacy.
What vaccines does Albertsons Pharmacy offer?
Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy offer a full vaccine menu at most locations: flu shots (annual seasonal flu plus high-dose flu for 65-plus), COVID-19 (mRNA boosters and Novavax), shingles (Shingrix two-dose), pneumonia (Pneumovax 23 and Prevnar 20), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis), HPV (Gardasil 9), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella (chickenpox), hepatitis A and B, meningitis (Menactra), and travel vaccines at selected locations. Walk-in is available for most vaccines; appointment booking through the Albertsons or Safeway mobile app gives faster service. Most insurance plans cover vaccines at $0 copay.
Does FreshPass include free prescription delivery?
Yes. FreshPass is the $99-per-year subscription that adds free unlimited grocery delivery and free same-day prescription delivery (at most Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy locations) on top of the free for U loyalty program. Members access free same-day Rx delivery through the Albertsons or Safeway mobile app or website; place the order, choose a delivery window (typically 1 to 4 hours from order placement), and a Albertsons Companies driver delivers the prescription to your home or workplace. Some specialty medications and controlled substances require in-store pickup. FreshPass also includes free grocery delivery on orders $30-plus, FreshPass member-only sale prices, and free Albertsons Pharmacy mail-order maintenance prescriptions with 90-day supplies.
Are Albertsons Pharmacy hours different from the parent grocery store hours?
Yes. The Albertsons Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy counters typically open 3 to 4 hours after the parent Albertsons or Safeway grocery store opens (9:00 AM pharmacy weekdays vs 6:00 AM grocery; 10:00 AM Sunday pharmacy vs 6:00 AM Sunday grocery) and close 2 to 6 hours before the parent store closes (9:00 PM weekday pharmacy vs 11:00 PM weekday grocery; 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday pharmacy vs 11:00 PM weekend grocery). The pharmacy also closes 30 minutes for the daily pharmacist lunch break (1:30 PM to 2:00 PM typical) while the rest of the store stays open. On holidays the pharmacy is more likely to close than the parent store: Thanksgiving and Easter Sunday pharmacy closed but parent store open with reduced hours.
Where is the nearest Albertsons Pharmacy or Safeway Pharmacy?
Use the locator below or visit albertsons.com or safeway.com and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest Albertsons Pharmacy or Safeway Pharmacy or any of the other Albertsons Companies banner pharmacies (Vons Pharmacy, Pavilions Pharmacy, Jewel-Osco Pharmacy, Acme Pharmacy, Tom Thumb Pharmacy, Randalls Pharmacy, Shaw's Pharmacy, Star Market Pharmacy, Carrs Pharmacy, Haggen Pharmacy), including current pharmacy hours, lunch-break window, vaccine availability, and FreshPass same-day delivery eligibility. The customer service line at 1-877-932-7948 can also help locate the nearest pharmacy and transfer prescriptions from another chain.
Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy customer service: 1-877-932-7948 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.
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Last verified: May 2026 against Albertsons & Safeway Pharmacy's official store locator and press releases.
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