Thanksgiving is here, which means people who are hosting the holiday festivities at their home this year are likely already preparing to receive guests. The good news for those in charge of the cooking this year is that plenty of grocery stores will be open if you forget to grab something and need to make a last-minute trip.

Find out when your local stores and supermarkets close on Thanksgiving Day. Sometimes, it’s impossible to get everything prepared for the holidays right on schedule. Fortunately, for most consumers, countless grocery stores and larger chains have limited hours on Thanksgiving Day.

Whether you want to get a start on your Black Friday shopping or need a last-minute item, these stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day in Des Moines.

Here are Thanksgiving store hours for Publix, Walmart, Target and any other place you might need to grab something before the holiday.

Did you forget an essential item for your Thanksgiving meal?Don't worry, KTXS compiled a list of grocery stores remaining open for the holiday: