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what grocery stores are open christmas day

Most major full-size grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, but some convenience-oriented grocers, pharmacies, and select supermarkets stay open with limited hours in 2025. Exact hours vary a lot by location, so it is essential to check your local store’s website or call before you go.

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Major grocery chains (mostly closed)

Most traditional supermarkets shut down completely on December 25 to give staff the day off.

  • Closed nationwide on Christmas Day (2025) , unless a rare local exception is announced:
    • Walmart (reopens Dec. 26 at its normal morning time).
* **Target** (closed Dec. 25; limited hours Christmas Eve).

* **Costco** and **Sam’s Club**.

* **Aldi** , **Trader Joe’s** , **Publix** , **Wegmans** , **Food Lion** , **Harris Teeter** , **Sprouts** , **Meijer** , **Jewel-Osco**.

* **Whole Foods** (all U.S. stores closed Dec. 25).
  • These chains often:
    • Open Christmas Eve with reduced hours (many close 5–8 p.m.).
* Fully reopen early on December 26.

Grocery / supermarket exceptions (select locations open)

Some supermarket banners keep certain stores open on Christmas Day with reduced hours.

  • Safeway – Select locations open, typically around 8 a.m. to late afternoon (for example, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.), but it is highly location-dependent.
  • Albertsons – Many stores closed, but some markets operate on modified hours; pharmacies may be closed or shortened.
  • Acme Markets – Some stores open with limited hours set locally.
  • Regional banners like Bravo Supermarkets and a few independents may open, commonly mid-morning to evening.

Always confirm:

  • Use the store’s “find a store” or “hours” page online.
  • Or call the specific location, especially for pharmacy and deli/bakery hours.

Convenience chains and pharmacies (your best bet)

For last‑minute milk, snacks, or basics, convenience chains and drugstores are usually your most reliable option on Christmas Day.

Typically open Christmas Day 2025 (most locations):

  • 7‑Eleven – Most locations on their usual 24/7 schedule; good for drinks, snacks, and some pantry staples.
  • CVS – Many stores open with modified hours; some 24‑hour sites keep normal hours. Pharmacy windows may be shorter.
  • Walgreens – Most stores open (often something like 9 a.m.–6 p.m.); 24‑hour sites usually stay open all day.
  • Regional 24/7 convenience chains:
    • Wawa , Sheetz , Speedway , and similar gas‑station markets generally stay open with regular 24/7 operations, making them useful “mini‑grocery” stops.

Usually closed or limited:

  • Some dollar chains (like Dollar General) are closed.
  • Rite Aid has many locations closed on Christmas in 2025.

Quick reference table (2025, U.S.)

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Store Christmas Day status 2025* Notes
Walmart Closed Reopens Dec. 26 in the morning.
Target Closed Open Christmas Eve with early close.
Costco / Sam’s Club Closed Warehouse clubs closed all day.
Whole Foods Closed All stores closed Dec. 25.
Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Publix, Wegmans Closed Most locations fully closed.
Safeway Some open Reduced hours; very location‑specific.
Albertsons, Acme Mixed Many closed; some open with modified hours.
7‑Eleven Open Most locations 24/7 as usual.
CVS Open (most) Reduced or 24‑hour hours; check local pharmacy times.
Walgreens Open (most) Commonly 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; 24‑hour sites fully open.
Wawa, Sheetz, Speedway Open Typically 24/7, including Christmas.
*Always verify locally; individual franchise or regional policies can differ year to year.

Practical tips for your last‑minute run

  • Call first : Even when a chain is “open,” that specific store might not be, especially in smaller towns or severe weather.
  • Expect reduced selection : Fresh bakery, deli, and prepared foods are often limited or unavailable; focus on shelf‑stable and frozen items.
  • Go earlier in the day : Stores that open on Christmas often close mid‑afternoon, not late at night.
  • Think convenience stores as mini‑grocers : For milk, eggs, bread, snacks, and drinks, convenience and gas‑station markets are usually the most reliable open option.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public news outlets and holiday‑hours guides available on the internet and portrayed here.