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 storeā€™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 **Samā€™s Club**.

* **Aldi** , **Trader Joeā€™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 5ā€“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 ā€“ Select locations open, typically around 8 a.m. to late afternoon (for example, 8 a.m.ā€“5 p.m.), but it is highly location-dependent.
  • Albertsons ā€“ Many stores closed, but some markets operate on modified hours; pharmacies may be closed or shortened.
  • Acme Markets ā€“ 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 storeā€™s ā€œfind a storeā€ or ā€œhoursā€ page online.
  • Or call the specific location, especially for pharmacy and deli/bakery hours.

Convenience chains and pharmacies (your best bet)

For lastā€‘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):

  • 7ā€‘Eleven ā€“ Most locations on their usual 24/7 schedule; good for drinks, snacks, and some pantry staples.
  • CVS ā€“ Many stores open with modified hours; some 24ā€‘hour sites keep normal hours. Pharmacy windows may be shorter.
  • Walgreens ā€“ Most stores open (often something like 9 a.m.ā€“6 p.m.); 24ā€‘hour sites usually stay open all day.
  • Regional 24/7 convenience chains:
    • Wawa , Sheetz , Speedway , and similar gasā€‘station markets generally stay open with regular 24/7 operations, making them useful ā€œminiā€‘groceryā€ 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 / Samā€™s Club Closed Warehouse clubs closed all day.
Whole Foods Closed All stores closed Dec. 25.
Aldi, Trader Joeā€™s, Publix, Wegmans Closed Most locations fully closed.
Safeway Some open Reduced hours; very locationā€‘specific.
Albertsons, Acme Mixed Many closed; some open with modified hours.
7ā€‘Eleven Open Most locations 24/7 as usual.
CVS Open (most) Reduced or 24ā€‘hour hours; check local pharmacy times.
Walgreens Open (most) Commonly 9 a.m.ā€“6 p.m.; 24ā€‘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 lastā€‘minute run

  • Call first : Even when a chain is ā€œopen,ā€ 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 shelfā€‘stable and frozen items.
  • Go earlier in the day : Stores that open on Christmas often close midā€‘afternoon, not late at night.
  • Think convenience stores as miniā€‘grocers : For milk, eggs, bread, snacks, and drinks, convenience and gasā€‘station markets are usually the most reliable open option.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public news outlets and holidayā€‘hours guides available on the internet and portrayed here.