Kroger Pharmacy hours
Most Kroger 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 6:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (lunch break may apply). Closed Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Easter Sunday. Customer service: 1-855-489-2502.
Kroger Pharmacy is the in-store pharmacy at Kroger supermarkets and the Kroger family of supermarket banners (Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith’s, Ralphs, Fry’s Food, Mariano’s, QFC, Pick ‘n Save, City Market, Dillons, and others), with over 2,200 locations chain-wide making Kroger Pharmacy the 4th-largest US pharmacy chain by prescription volume after CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart Pharmacy.
The questions readers actually ask: what time does Kroger 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, what vaccines are available, and where the nearest Kroger Pharmacy is located.
Three Kroger 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 (this is THE most-asked Kroger Pharmacy question; the lunch-break window is required for the licensed pharmacist on duty), reduced Saturday hours 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and short Sunday hours 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day the Kroger Pharmacy counter is closed even at locations where the parent Kroger grocery store stays open. Vaccines (flu, COVID-19, shingles, Tdap, pneumonia) are available walk-in or by appointment at most Kroger Pharmacy locations, and the Kroger Health Savings Club ($36 annual membership) offers $0 generics on select common medications.
Use the locator below to find your nearest Kroger Pharmacy and confirm specific hours plus lunch-break window.
Is Kroger Pharmacy open today?
Kroger Pharmacy generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.
Kroger 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 - 6:00 PM | Reduced Saturday hours; lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at most stores |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Short Sunday hours; lunch break may apply at some stores; the parent Kroger grocery store stays open longer than the pharmacy counter |
Kroger 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 Kroger Pharmacy locations; parent Kroger 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 Kroger Pharmacy locations |
| 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 Kroger Pharmacy locations |
| 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-6pm 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 most stores | Kroger Pharmacy counter is closed Thanksgiving Day chain-wide; the parent Kroger grocery store typically runs reduced 6am-4pm hours; plan Rx refills before Wednesday or use the Kroger Pharmacy app for delivery |
| 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; one of the bigger Rx pickup mornings post-Thanksgiving |
| 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 | Kroger Pharmacy counter is closed Christmas Day chain-wide; the parent Kroger grocery store is also closed Christmas Day |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Saturday schedule (9am-6pm 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 6:00 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 Kroger Pharmacy counters are closed Easter Sunday even though the parent Kroger grocery store stays open with reduced hours; plan Rx refills before Saturday or use the Kroger Pharmacy app for mail-order |
Is Kroger Pharmacy open on Saturday?
Saturday Kroger Pharmacy hours run 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a 30-minute pharmacist lunch break typically 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM (3 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 Kroger Pharmacy locations because of customer work-week scheduling). The parent Kroger grocery store stays open Saturday until 11:00 PM or midnight at most stores, so customers shopping after pharmacy close can still pick up groceries.
Is Kroger Pharmacy open on Sunday?
Sunday Kroger Pharmacy hours are short: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at most stores (a 6-hour window). The 4-hour delay vs Sunday grocery-store opening (parent Kroger opens 6:00 AM Sunday at most stores) is the largest pharmacy-vs-grocery hour gap of the week. Some Kroger Pharmacy locations skip the lunch break on Sunday given the shorter shift; others still run a 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM lunch break. Easter Sunday is the one Sunday closure (pharmacy counter closed even though parent Kroger grocery store stays open with reduced hours; plan Rx refills before Saturday).
Find a Kroger Pharmacy store near me
Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Kroger Pharmacy store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.
Kroger Pharmacy hours - frequently asked questions
What time does Kroger Pharmacy open today?
Most Kroger Pharmacy locations open at 9:00 AM Monday through Friday and Saturday, and at 11:00 AM Sunday. The parent Kroger grocery store typically opens at 6:00 AM (3 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 Kroger Pharmacy.
What time does Kroger Pharmacy close?
Most Kroger Pharmacy locations close at 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, 6:00 PM Saturday, and 5:00 PM Sunday. The pharmacy counter typically closes 1 to 2 hours before the parent Kroger grocery store closes, so customers planning evening prescription pickup should arrive before pharmacy close even if the rest of the store is still open. Last prescription drop-off and consultation typically 5 to 10 minutes before posted close.
What time is Kroger Pharmacy lunch break?
Most Kroger 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 (some run 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM, others 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM); calling the local Kroger Pharmacy or checking the store on kroger.com is the most reliable way to confirm. Sunday hours are short enough that some Kroger Pharmacy locations skip the lunch break Sunday.
Is Kroger Pharmacy open on Sunday?
Yes, with short hours. Most Kroger Pharmacy locations open Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, a 6-hour window that is significantly shorter than the parent Kroger grocery store's Sunday hours. Some Kroger Pharmacy locations skip the lunch break on Sunday given the shorter shift; others still run a 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM lunch break. Easter Sunday is the one Sunday closure (pharmacy counter closed even though the parent grocery store stays open with reduced hours).
Is Kroger Pharmacy open on Christmas Day?
No. The Kroger Pharmacy counter is closed Christmas Day chain-wide; the parent Kroger 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, or use the Kroger Pharmacy app for free home delivery.
Is Kroger Pharmacy open on Thanksgiving?
No. The Kroger Pharmacy counter is closed Thanksgiving Day chain-wide even though the parent Kroger 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 the Kroger Pharmacy app for delivery.
What vaccines does Kroger Pharmacy offer?
Kroger Pharmacy offers 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 Kroger Pharmacy app gives faster service. Most insurance plans cover vaccines at $0 copay; uninsured cash prices vary by vaccine.
Does Kroger Pharmacy offer same-day prescription delivery?
Yes, at most locations. Kroger Pharmacy offers free same-day prescription delivery through the Kroger Pharmacy app or kroger.com. Place the order, choose a delivery window (typically 1 to 4 hours from order placement), and a Kroger driver delivers the prescription to your home or workplace. Delivery is free for most refills and new prescriptions; some specialty medications and controlled substances require in-store pickup. Mail-order delivery (3 to 5 business days, 90-day supplies, often the cheapest option for maintenance medications) is also available through Kroger Pharmacy.
What is the Kroger Health Savings Club?
Kroger Health Savings Club is a $36-per-year membership program that gives members access to $0 generic prescriptions on select common medications and discounted prices on other generics, brand-name medications, and over-the-counter products. The $0-generic list typically includes common antibiotics, blood pressure medications, statins (cholesterol), diabetes medications (metformin), antidepressants, and others. The program is similar in concept to Walmart Pharmacy's $4 generic-prescription list, but Kroger Health Savings Club requires the annual membership fee in exchange for $0 (vs Walmart's no-membership-required $4 prices). Members of Kroger Health Savings Club also access reduced-cost telehealth visits.
Are Kroger Pharmacy hours different from the parent Kroger grocery store hours?
Yes. The Kroger Pharmacy counter typically opens 3 hours after the parent Kroger grocery store opens (9:00 AM pharmacy vs 6:00 AM grocery) and closes 1 to 2 hours before the parent store closes (9:00 PM pharmacy vs 11:00 PM or midnight 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 Day pharmacy is closed but parent store runs reduced hours; Easter Sunday pharmacy is closed but parent store stays open with reduced hours.
Where are Kroger Pharmacy locations?
Kroger Pharmacy operates over 2,200 in-store pharmacy counters at Kroger supermarkets and the Kroger family of supermarket banners across 35-plus US states. Specific banner-branded pharmacies operate under their parent banner names (Fred Meyer Pharmacy, King Soopers Pharmacy, Ralphs Pharmacy, Fry's Pharmacy, Smith's Pharmacy, Mariano's Pharmacy, QFC Pharmacy, Pick 'n Save Pharmacy, City Market Pharmacy, Dillons Pharmacy) but corporate-wise are all Kroger Pharmacy operations. The locator at kroger.com shows the full list with current pharmacy hours, lunch-break windows, and vaccine availability.
Where is the nearest Kroger Pharmacy?
Use the locator below or visit kroger.com/rx and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest Kroger Pharmacy or Kroger-banner pharmacy (Fred Meyer Pharmacy, King Soopers Pharmacy, Ralphs Pharmacy, etc.), including current hours, lunch-break window, vaccine availability, and same-day delivery eligibility. The customer service line at 1-855-489-2502 can also help locate the nearest pharmacy and transfer prescriptions from another chain.
Kroger Pharmacy customer service: 1-855-489-2502 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.
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Last verified: May 2026 against Kroger Pharmacy's official store locator and press releases.
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