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which grocery store is open on christmas

Most big grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, and the few options that are open usually run on very limited hours and vary by location.

Key takeaway

  • Major supermarket chains like Walmart, Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Publix, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, and many others are closed on Christmas Day in 2025.
  • A small number of grocery-type options and convenience chains may be open, but hours are shorter and can differ by store.

Chains often open on Christmas Day

These are not guaranteed, but are commonly reported as open somewhere in the U.S. on Christmas Day with reduced hours:

  • Albertsons and some related banners (like Vons in certain regions) – often open with limited daytime hours; call your specific store or check its site/app.
  • Safeway – some locations open, often around 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; hours set by each branch.
  • Giant (Mid-Atlantic chain) – some stores operate reduced hours, often in the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. range.
  • CVS – many locations open with modified hours; good for snacks, drinks, basic pantry items, and essentials.
  • Walgreens – many locations open, and 24-hour stores typically stay open; pharmacy hours can differ.
  • Convenience stores like 7‑Eleven and Circle K – frequently open on Christmas, useful for drinks, packaged food, and a few basics.

Chains that are closed on Christmas Day

Large “full shop” grocery stores that are widely reported as closed on Dec. 25, 2025, include:

  • Closed all day: Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Publix, Meijer, Sprouts Farmers Market, Food Lion, Wegmans, Harveys, Winn‑Dixie, Harris Teeter, and many more regional grocers.

Because policies are chain-wide but some franchises or local branches can make exceptions, it is always safest to:

  1. Check the store’s official website or app for your exact location.
  2. Use the store locator’s holiday hours section if available.
  3. Call the store before heading out, since hours can change last minute due to staffing or weather.

Quick plan if you need something today

  • First try: nearby convenience stores (7‑Eleven, Circle K), or drugstores (CVS, Walgreens) for last‑minute groceries and essentials.
  • For full grocery shopping, plan around Christmas Eve or the morning of Dec. 26, when the big supermarkets reopen (for example, Walmart at 6 a.m. and Target at 7 a.m. on Dec. 26 in 2025).

Information gathered from public news, retail announcements, and other data available on the internet and portrayed here.