The festive season is here, and Christmas time is in full effect! Below are the opening and closing times of the grocery stores operating on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Are you a last-minute shopper? Are you worried that it may be too late to go Christmas grocery shopping this late in the game? Don’t fret, because we’ve got the scoop on which supermarkets will welcome last-minute shoppers on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. From Costco to Walmart, find out all you need to know below.
Holiday shoppers at Rockefeller Center in New York on December 8, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Opening and Closing Times of Grocery Stores on Christmas Eve
Walmart
While there is currently no set opening time, Walmart will be open on Christmas Eve and will close at 6 p.m. local time.
Kroger
Kroger’s operating hours will vary across their divisions. However, the company confirmed that most of its stores will be open during regular hours.
Such stores include Dillons, Foods Co, Baker’s, City Market, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, Kroger Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, and King Soopers. They also pointed out that their pharmacies will close at 4 p.m.
Costco
According to information shared on the company’s website, Costco warehouses will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Target
Although there are currently no opening times listed, Target will be open and will close at 8 p.m., according to the company’s news release.
Whole Foods
Whole Foods stores will be open, but they are scheduled to close at 7 p.m. local time.
Trader Joe’s
According to USA Today, Trader Joe’s informed USA Today that they will be open and will close at 5 p.m. local time.
Aldi
Similar to Kroger, Aldi stores will be open for a limited number of hours, which will vary by location. Thus, shoppers are encouraged to check with their local stores for specific holiday hours.
Publix
The company confirmed that its stores will be operational and, like Whole Foods, will close at 7 p.m.
Wegmans
Wegmans stores will be operational and will close at 6 p.m. local time, according to the company.
Food Lion
Food Lion stores will be open and will close at 6 p.m. ET. However, on the company’s website, they state that their stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Albertsons
Last but not least, Albertsons will be operational until 6 p.m. Additionally, shoppers can use the company’s store locator for specific operational hours and details for each store.
Opening and Closing Times of Grocery Stores on Christmas Day
Walmart
In a move to prioritize their employees and give them a well-deserved break to spend time with family, Walmart stores across the nation will be closed on Christmas. The company announced the news via a Facebook post showing a heartwarming photo of a few of their employees.
Kroger
According to their website, Kroger’s stores will be closed.
A photo of a person holding a smartphone with the Kroger logo on it taken in Poland on December 9, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Costco
Like most stores, Costco will be closed. Other holidays on which the stores will be closed include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Easter Sunday.
An image of a person holding a phone with the Costco Wholesale logo on it taken in Poland on November 17, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Target
All Target stores will be closed on December 25.
Whole Foods
Although many Whole Foods stores have modified operational hours for other holidays like Thanksgiving, the company’s stores will be closed on Christmas. Shoppers are encouraged to check the local store page for more details.
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s, which also has a store locator that shoppers can check to keep up to date with the latest operating hours, will be closed.
A Trader Joe’s store in Glendale, California on September 16, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Aldi
All Aldi stores will be closed on Christmas Day, though other holidays have specific operational hours, which can be checked via the company’s store locator.
A shopping cart in front of an Aldi store in Benfleet, UK on November 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Publix
According to the company’s website, Publix stores will be closed.
Wegmans
Wegmans stores will be closed. The company’s operational hours, outside of Christmas, can be found on its website.
A Wegmans store in Brooklyn, New York in 2024. | Source: Getty Images
Food Lion
Although Food Lion stores will be closed on Christmas, some of the company’s stores open their doors on certain holidays like New Year’s Day and Boxing Day. However, the company advises shoppers to check with their local stores before making any shopping plans.
A Food Lion store in Gastonia, North Carolina in 2023. | Source: Getty Images
Albertsons
Albertsons will be closed on December 25.
Convenience Stores That Will Be Operational on Christmas Day
Sheetz
According to their website, Sheetz will be open as they operate “24/7/365,” ready to fulfill the “unique ordering options” of their customers.
7-Eleven
Generally, 7-Eleven stores are open 24/7, but operating hours may vary by location. Shoppers should check the company’s store locator for more details.
Circle K
Like Sheetz and 7-Eleven, Circle K stores will be open, and details about each store can be found on the company’s store locator.
Although most places (barring the convenience stores) will be closed on Christmas Day, last-minute shoppers will have one last opportunity on Christmas Eve to purchase the products they need to make their holidays special.
Alternatively, as seen above, shoppers will also have the option to shop at convenience stores on Christmas Day. We wish our readers a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
