With Christmas just around the corner, many Americans find themselves making last-minute runs for holiday essentials. Most grocery and retail stores are adjusting their hours on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, to accommodate those rushing to finalize their holiday preparations.
Walmart customers can plan accordingly, as the retail giant will operate from 6 AM to 6 PM local time on Christmas Eve, and will close its doors entirely on Christmas Day. This scheduling is similar to other grocery chains also announcing their hours during this busy shopping time.
Here’s how some major grocery stores are operating on Christmas Eve:
- Costco: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sam’s Club: Closes at 6 PM
- Kroger: Regular hours
- Food Lion: Closes at 6 PM
- Publix: Closes at 7 PM
- Meijer: 6 AM to 7 PM
- Whole Foods: Closes at 7 PM
- Trader Joe’s: Closes at 5 PM
- Aldi: Adjusted hours
- Harris Teeter: Closes at 7 PM
- Wegman’s: Closes at 6 PM
- Winn-Dixie: Closes at 9 PM
Retail establishments are similarly accommodating last-minute shoppers with extended hours. Here are some retail stores and their Christmas Eve schedules:
- Kohl’s: 7 AM to 7 PM
- TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshall’s: 7 AM to 6 PM
- JCPenney: 9 AM to 6 PM
- Home Depot: Closes at 5 PM
- Lowe’s: Closes at 6 PM
- Big Lots: 7 AM to 8 PM
- Ikea: 10 AM to 6 PM
- Belk: Regular stores open 7 AM to 6 PM; some outlets open from 9 AM to 6 PM
- PetSmart: 9 AM to 6 PM
- Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s: 9 AM to 6 PM
- Dollar Tree: 8 AM to 8 PM
- Sephora: Hours vary by location
Other chains, such as Office Depot, Staples, and OfficeMax, will close earlier, with many shutting down by 5 PM or 6 PM.
Despite the plethora of shops accommodating shoppers on Christmas Eve, most retailers and grocery stores will close their doors on Christmas Day, allowing employees to spend the day with their families.
For those needing to grab coffee or snacks, Starbucks locations will also be open, though hours may vary by location, as will the operating hours of convenience stores.
To avoid any last-minute surprises, it’s imperative for shoppers to check local store hours listed online. These slight variations across locations can help save time and stress.
The final countdown to Christmas is on. If you need to finalize preparations, here is the information you need to make this holiday merry and bright!
So, whether you're stocking up on groceries for Christmas dinner or needing those last-minute gifts, here's your guide to ensuring you have everything ready just in time for the festivities:
Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Eve:
- ACME: Will be open with reduced hours.
- Albertsons: Open with reduced hours (check local listings).
- Aldi: Limited hours.
- Costco: 9:30 AM to 5 PM.
- Food Lion: Closes at 6 PM.
- Harris Teeter: Closes at 7 PM.
- Kroger: Regular hours.
- Trader Joe’s: Closes at 5 PM.
- Wegmans: Closes at 6 PM.
- Whole Foods: Closes at 7 PM.
Retailers Open on Christmas Eve:
- Kohl’s: 7 AM to 6 PM.
- Home Depot: Closes at 5 PM.
- Best Buy: Open from 8 AM to 7 PM.
- Marshalls: 7 AM to 6 PM.
- Big Lots: 7 AM to 8 PM.
- Sephora: Open; hours vary.
With these schedules at your disposal, last-minute shoppers should feel more prepared to tackle their holiday to-do lists. Remember, checking local hours can mitigate uncertainty.
