Are grocery stores open Christmas Day 2024? Details for Kroger, Trader Joe's, Aldi, more
Christmas is here, and if you forgot to grab an ingredient or food item for your holiday gathering this year, you might be out of luck.
While most grocery store chains will be open on Christmas Eve, albeit most under adjusted hours, that will not be the case on Christmas Day this year. Much like retail stores and most restaurant chains, grocery stores will largely be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Here's what you need to know about grocery stores on Christmas, including whether they'll be open and their hours. It is always a good idea to call your local store to double check if they are open before leaving your home.
When is Christmas Day 2024?
Christmas is on Wednesday, Dec. 25 this year.
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Is Walmart open on Christmas?
No, all Walmart stores will be closed on Christmas, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Kroger open on Christmas?
While hours vary from division to division, most stores in the Kroger family will be closed on Christmas Day, the company told USA TODAY.
The Kroger family of stores includes: 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, Smith’s Food and Drug.
Is Costco open on Christmas?
No, all Costco warehouses will be closed on Christmas, according to the company's website.
Is Sam's Club open on Christmas?
No, all Sam's Club warehouses will be closed on Christmas, according to the company's website.
Is Food Lion open on Christmas?
Food Lion stores will be closed on Dec. 25, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Target open on Christmas?
All Target stores will be closed on Christmas Day, the company announced in a news release earlier this month.
Is Publix open on Christmas?
No, all Publix stores will be closed on Christmas, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is Meijer open on Christmas?
No, Meijer stores will be closed on Christmas, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Whole Foods open on Christmas?
All Whole Foods stores will be closed on Dec. 25, according to the company.
Is Trader Joe's open on Christmas?
No, Trader Joe's stores will be closed on Christmas, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is Aldi open on Christmas?
Aldi stores will be closed on Christmas, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Harris Teeter open on Christmas?
No, all Harris Teeter stores will be closed on Dec. 25, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Wegmans open on Christmas?
No, Wegmans stores will be closed on Christmas, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is Winn-Dixie open on Christmas?
All Winn-Dixie supermarkets and liquor stores will be closed on Christmas, the company told USA TODAY.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].