Supermarkets close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. Walmart closes by 6pm, and others by 7-8pm. Few convenience stores are open 24/7. Christmas Eve is here, and for anyone still scrambling to get groceries, gifts, or last-minute essentials, there’s some relief. Most businesses will be closed on Christmas Day, but many large grocery and retail stores will keep their doors open on December 24, although often with shortened hours.
Christmas has officially arrived, and the Christmas Eve celebrations are about to begin. Before getting busy with the festivities, it’s wise to check your pantry and supplies – especially if you’re hosting guests. Most supermarkets close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. If you still have the last grocery store on your list, Walmart will be open on Christmas Eve. A company spokesperson told USA Today that the stores will open on December 24 but will close at 6 p.m. local time. The spokesperson also told USA Today that Walmart locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
If you haven’t gathered supplies yet, you’ll have to hurry because most supermarkets will close early today, meaning Christmas Eve. If you’re planning to go to Walmart, be sure to get there by 6pm today, as the stores will close after that. But working hours are not the same across states, and some stores may close before 6pm.
Thus, it is advisable to leave your Christmas shopping until the last minute. In fact, it may be wiser to arrive at the store by 4:30 pm as last-minute shopping rushes can cause congestion at the store, leading to delays at the billing counters.
But even if you miss Walmart closing hours, there may still be time to complete your shopping at another supermarket. For example, some Kroger stores will be open until 8 p.m., but only for select locations.
Grocery stores will open on Christmas Eve.
According to USA Today, along with Walmart, many grocery chains will be open on Christmas Eve, although hours vary by retailer and location.
- Costco: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sam’s Club: Warehouses close at 6 p.m.
- BJ’s Wholesale: Warehouses close at 6 p.m.
- Kroger: Most stores close between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Food Lion: Stores close at 7 p.m.
- Publix: Stores close at 7 p.m.
- Meijer: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Whole Foods: Stores close at 7 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s: Stores close at 5 p.m.
- Aldi: Limited hours; vary by location
- Lidl: Stores close at 6 p.m.
- Giant Eagle: Stores close at 5 p.m.
- Harris Teeter: Stores close at 7 p.m.
- Wegmans: Stores close at 6 p.m.
- Winn-Dixie: Stores close at 9 p.m.
- Retail stores open on Christmas Eve
- Target: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Kohl’s: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- TJ Maxx: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- HomeGoods: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Marshall’s: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- JCPenney: Closing times vary by location
- Home Depot: Stores close at 5 p.m.
- Lowe’s: Stores close at 6 p.m.
- Ace Hardware: Hours vary by location
- REI: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Bass Pro Shops: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Burlington: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Belk: Regular stores open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; outlet stores open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sephora: Hours vary by location
- IKEA: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Staples: Stores close at 6 p.m.
- Office Depot: Stores close at 5 p.m.
- OfficeMax: Stores close at 5 p.m.
- PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Shops open 24X7 on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Most supermarkets will be closed on Christmas Day, but some shops providing basic goods will still be open. Even if you miss the store closing time on Christmas Eve, you can still buy some items from these stores on Thursday. Here is a list.
Sheetz: Most locations operate 24/7, including Christmas Day.
Circle K – Widely open 24/7 at many locations on holidays for essentials.
Wawa: Many stores operate 24/7 through Christmas; availability can vary by location.
Cumberland Farms: Some locations stay open on Christmas with extended or reduced hours