Are grocery stores open on Christmas Day? Details on Kroger, Aldi, more

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Christmas is here, and if you forgot to grab an ingredient or food for your holiday gathering this year, you might be out of luck.

While most grocery chains are open on Christmas Eve, albeit most under adjusted opening hours, this will not be the case on Christmas Day this year. Like retail stores and most restaurant chains, grocery stores will be largely closed on Wednesday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday.

Here’s what you need to know about grocery stores this Christmas, including whether they’ll be open and their opening hours. It’s always a good idea to call your local store to double check they’re open before you leave home.

When is Christmas Day 2024?

Christmas is on Wednesday 25 December this year.

Is Walmart open this Christmas?

No, all Walmart stores will be closed for Christmas, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Kroger open this Christmas?

While hours vary by department, most stores in the Kroger family will be closed Christmas Day, the company told USA TODAY.

The Kroger family of shops 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 this Christmas?

No, all Costco warehouses will be closed for Christmas, according to the company’s website.

Is Sam’s Club open this Christmas?

No, all Sam’s Club stores will be closed for Christmas, according to the company’s website.

Is Food Lion open this Christmas?

Food Lion stores will be closed on Dec. 25, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Target open this Christmas?

All Target stores are closed on Christmas Day, the company announced in a press release earlier this month.

Is Publix open this Christmas?

No, all Publix stores will be closed for Christmas, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Is Meijer open this Christmas?

No, Meijer stores will be closed for Christmas, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Whole Foods open this Christmas?

All Whole Foods stores will be closed on December 25, according to the company.

Is Trader Joe’s open this Christmas?

No, Trader Joe’s stores will be closed for Christmas, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Is Aldi open this Christmas?

Aldi stores will be closed for Christmas, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Harris Teeter open this Christmas?

No, all Harris Teeter stores will be closed on Dec. 25, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Wegmans open this Christmas?

No, Wegmans stores will be closed for Christmas, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Is Winn-Dixie open this Christmas?

All Winn-Dixie supermarkets and liquor stores will be closed for 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].