Albertsons / Safeway hours

Most Albertsons and Safeway stores are open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM seven days a week (Sunday matches weekday hours). Closed Christmas Day chain-wide; Thanksgiving 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Easter Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Customer service: Albertsons 1-877-276-9637; Safeway 1-877-723-3929.

Albertsons and Safeway are two banners under the same parent (Albertsons Companies, publicly traded on NYSE under ticker ACI since the June 2020 IPO and headquartered in Boise Idaho), brought together by the January 2015 merger when Albertsons acquired Safeway for about $9.4 billion, and operating across about 2,200 stores in 34 US states plus DC under the Albertsons banner (~270 stores in the Mountain West and Southwest), Safeway banner (~900 stores on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest), plus Vons, Pavilions, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Carrs, Haggen, Andronico’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci’s banners.

The questions readers actually ask: what time does Albertsons or Safeway open today, when does the store close, are they open Sunday or Saturday, are they open on Christmas and Thanksgiving, how the for U loyalty app and FreshPass subscription work, the pharmacy hours, and which banner serves a specific market.

Two specific things worth knowing across the banner family: most stores (Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls) run a uniform 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM schedule seven days a week (Sunday matches weekday hours), Christmas Day is closed chain-wide, Thanksgiving runs reduced 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM hours, and Easter Sunday runs reduced 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM hours. The for U loyalty program (free) replaces the older Safeway Club Card and Albertsons Preferred Savings cards across all banners and works at every Albertsons Companies store; FreshPass is the paid subscription ($12.99/month or $99/year) that adds free delivery and additional member savings on top of for U.

Use the locator below to find your nearest Albertsons or Safeway and confirm hours, plus to check pharmacy hours, fuel-center hours, and DriveUp & Go online order pickup availability.

Is Albertsons / Safeway open today?

Albertsons / Safeway generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.

Albertsons / Safeway weekly hours

Albertsons / Safeway holiday hours

Is Albertsons / Safeway open on Saturday?

Saturday is the busiest day of the week at most Albertsons and Safeway stores (full 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM hours match weekdays). Saturday morning sees heavy weekly-ad and produce traffic; Saturday afternoon is peak meal-prep shopping. The pharmacy at most Albertsons Companies stores closes earlier on Saturday (typically 6:00 PM) than the main store; calling ahead for prescription pickup is recommended. DriveUp & Go online order pickup is available Saturday at most stores.

Is Albertsons / Safeway open on Sunday?

Most Albertsons and Safeway stores are open Sunday with regular 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM hours that match weekdays (unlike many grocery chains with shorter Sunday schedules). The pharmacy at most stores keeps shorter Sunday hours (typically 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) than the main store. Easter Sunday is the one Sunday exception, with most stores running reduced 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM hours and pharmacies closed all day. DriveUp & Go online order pickup is available Sunday at most stores.

Find a Albertsons / Safeway store near me

Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Albertsons / Safeway store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.

Albertsons / Safeway hours - frequently asked questions

What time does Albertsons or Safeway open today?

Most Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Tom Thumb, and Randalls stores open at 6:00 AM seven days a week. The 6:00 AM open is uniform across most banners and applies Sunday through Saturday equally. Some smaller-market stores open at 7:00 AM. Use the locator below to confirm the open time at your specific store.

What time does Albertsons or Safeway close?

Most Albertsons Companies stores close at 11:00 PM seven days a week. Last entry is typically 5 to 10 minutes before posted close. Some smaller-market stores close at 10:00 PM. The pharmacy and deli departments typically close 30 to 60 minutes before main store close.

Is Albertsons or Safeway open on Sunday?

Yes. Most Albertsons and Safeway stores are open Sunday with regular 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM hours that match weekday hours, unlike many grocery chains with shorter Sunday schedules. Easter Sunday is the one Sunday exception, with most stores running reduced 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM hours; other Sundays match the full weekday schedule.

Is Albertsons or Safeway open on Christmas Day?

No. All Albertsons Companies stores (Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, Randalls, and other banners) are closed Christmas Day chain-wide. Christmas Eve typically runs reduced 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM hours; the chain reopens with full 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM hours December 26.

Is Albertsons or Safeway open on Thanksgiving?

Yes, with reduced hours. Most Albertsons and Safeway stores run 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day (closed at 4:00 PM rather than 11:00 PM). In-store pharmacies are typically closed all day Thanksgiving. Day-After-Thanksgiving (Black Friday) reopens with full 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM hours.

Is Albertsons or Safeway open on Easter Sunday?

Yes, with reduced hours. Most stores run 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Easter Sunday (a 4-hour reduction from the regular 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM schedule). In-store pharmacies are typically closed all day Easter Sunday. The chain returns to full 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM hours on the Monday after Easter.

Are Albertsons and Safeway the same company?

Yes, they are two banners under the same parent (Albertsons Companies, publicly traded NYSE: ACI) since the January 2015 merger when Albertsons acquired Safeway for about $9.4 billion. Both banners kept their identities (separate websites at albertsons.com and safeway.com, separate weekly ads, separate apps), but corporate ownership, store hours operating policy, holiday calendar, and pharmacy operations all flow from the Albertsons Companies HQ in Boise Idaho. The for U loyalty program now works across both banners and all related Albertsons Companies stores.

What other banners does Albertsons Companies operate?

Beyond the Albertsons and Safeway banners, Albertsons Companies operates Vons (Southern California), Pavilions (upscale Southern California), Jewel-Osco (Chicago, Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana), Acme (Mid-Atlantic), Shaw's and Star Market (New England), Tom Thumb (Dallas Fort Worth), Randalls (Houston, Austin), Carrs (Alaska), Haggen (Pacific Northwest), Andronico's (San Francisco Bay Area), Kings Food Markets and Balducci's (Northeast). All banners share the same hours operating policy, holiday calendar, for U loyalty program, and DriveUp & Go online order service. About 2,200 total stores across 34 US states and DC.

How does the for U loyalty program work?

for U is the free Albertsons Companies digital loyalty program (replaces the older Safeway Club Card and Albertsons Preferred Savings cards). Members access exclusive sale prices, digital coupons, weekly personalized offers, and gas discounts at participating Albertsons fuel centers and partner stations. Sign-up is free at any Albertsons Companies store or through the Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, or Jewel-Osco mobile app. The same for U account works across all banners (sign in once, use at every store). FreshPass is the paid subscription ($12.99/month or $99/year) that adds free delivery on orders over $30 plus additional member savings.

Where are Albertsons and Safeway stores located?

Across the Albertsons Companies banner family the chain has about 2,200 stores in 34 US states plus DC. Safeway is concentrated on the West Coast (CA, WA, OR) and Pacific Northwest plus parts of the Mountain West and Mid-Atlantic. The Albertsons banner is concentrated in the Mountain West and Southwest (ID, UT, MT, NV, AZ, TX, NM, OR, WY). Vons and Pavilions are Southern California only. Jewel-Osco is Chicago metro only. Acme is Mid-Atlantic. Shaw's and Star Market are New England. Tom Thumb and Randalls are Texas. Use the locator below to find the right banner and store for your area.

What is the Albertsons or Safeway customer service phone number?

Albertsons customer service is 1-877-276-9637 (1-877-CRMINFO). Safeway customer service is 1-877-723-3929 (1-877-SAFEWAY). Both lines handle banner-specific inquiries (for U loyalty account questions, weekly ad questions, DriveUp & Go online order support). Each store has its own local store phone listed in the locator below; for store-specific questions (pharmacy hours, current sale availability, online order status) calling the local store directly is faster than the corporate line.

Where is the nearest Albertsons or Safeway?

Use the locator below or visit albertsons.com or safeway.com and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest Albertsons Companies banner store, including current hours, the specific phone number, weekly sale prices, pharmacy hours, fuel center availability, and DriveUp & Go online order pickup. The chain has about 2,200 stores across 34 US states and DC; in California, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Arizona most metros have multiple Albertsons Companies banner stores within a 5 to 10-mile radius.

Albertsons / Safeway customer service: 1-877-276-9637 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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Last verified: May 2026 against Albertsons / Safeway's official store locator and press releases.

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