Many stores shorten their hours on Christmas Eve, so plan ahead to finish your last-minute shopping without delays.
Albertsons: 6AM‑9PM
Major grocery chain open for last‑minute food prep on Christmas Eve, though some pharmacies inside may close earlier than the store.
Aldi: 9AM‑4PM
Many Aldi locations close by 4PM on Christmas Eve, significantly earlier than usual supermarket hours.
Best Buy: 8AM‑7PM
Electronics retailer will be open with reduced hours, closing several hours earlier than typical weekday close times.
Costco: 10AM‑5PM
Warehouse club stores usually close around 5PM on Christmas Eve, giving members a shorter shopping window.
Kroger: 6AM‑6PM
Hours vary by location but many Kroger family supermarkets close early on Christmas Eve, often mid‑evening.
Sam’s Club: 10AM‑6PM
Wholesale club usually shutters doors by about 6PM on Christmas Eve, early compared with usual extended hours.
Target: 7AM‑8PM
Target stores are open, but closing earlier instead of typical late‑night hours.
Trader Joe’s: 8AM‑6PM
While some reports list Trader Joe’s shutting closer to 5PM, many locations operate on short hours into early evening.
Walmart: 6AM‑6PM
Walmart locations are open on Christmas Eve but close by 6PM, earlier than most normal weekday closings.
Whole Foods Market: 7AM‑7PM
Whole Foods stores often operate with modified hours and close early on Christmas Eve.
