Christmas is approaching, and if you’ve overlooked purchasing a necessary ingredient or food item for your holiday celebration, you could be out of options.

While most grocery chains will be operational on Christmas Eve (though typically with reduced hours), that’s not the case on Christmas Day this year. Like many retail shops and common restaurant chains, grocery stores will generally be closed on Wednesday, December 25 in observance of the holiday.

Here’s the essential information regarding grocery stores on Christmas, including their hours of operation. It’s advisable to contact your local store to confirm their status before heading out.

When is Christmas Day 2024?

This year, Christmas falls on Wednesday, December 25.

Is Walmart open on Christmas?

No, all Walmart locations will be closed on Christmas, as confirmed by the company to YSL News.

Is Kroger open on Christmas?

Most Kroger stores, while hours may vary by location, will be closed on Christmas Day, according to the company’s statement to YSL News.

The Kroger family includes stores like: Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, and Smith’s Food and Drug.

Is Costco open on Christmas?

No, all Costco warehouses will be shut on Christmas, as per the company website.

Is Sam’s Club open on Christmas?

No, all Sam’s Club warehouses will be closed on Christmas according to the company’s information.

Is Food Lion open on Christmas?

Food Lion stores will not operate on December 25, the company confirmed to YSL News.

Is Target open on Christmas?

All Target locations will be closed on Christmas Day, as announced in a company news release earlier this month.

Is Publix open on Christmas?

All Publix stores will be shut on Christmas, the company confirmed to YSL News.

Is Meijer open on Christmas?

No, Meijer will also be closed on Christmas, the company informed YSL News.

Is Whole Foods open on Christmas?

All Whole Foods locations will be closed on December 25, as stated by the company.

Is Trader Joe’s open on Christmas?

No, Trader Joe’s stores will be closed on Christmas, according to their confirmation to YSL News.

Is Aldi open on Christmas?

All Aldi stores will not be open on Christmas, the company reported to YSL News.

Is Harris Teeter open on Christmas?

No, all Harris Teeter locations will be closed on December 25, according to the company’s statement to YSL News.

Is Wegmans open on Christmas?

No, Wegmans stores will be closed on Christmas, as confirmed to YSL News.

Is Winn-Dixie open on Christmas?

All Winn-Dixie supermarkets and liquor stores will be closed on Christmas Day, the company pointed out to YSL News.