What grocery stores are open Christmas Eve 2024? Store hours for Aldi, Publix, Kroger, more

Christmas is this week, which means people all over the country are preparing to receive guests or are looking up recipes for delicious dishes to take to their holiday gatherings.

The good news for those in charge of cooking this year is that plenty of grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve if you forget to grab something and need to make a last-minute trip. Most major grocery store chains will be open on Tuesday, Dec. 24 this year, however nearly all will shut their doors early on the day.

Here's what you need to know about grocery stores on Thanksgiving, including whether they'll be open and their hours.

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When is Christmas Eve 2024?

Christmas Eve is on Tuesday, Dec. 24 this year.

Is Walmart open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Walmart stores will be open on Christmas Eve, however stores will close at 6 p.m. local time, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Kroger open on Christmas Eve?

The company told USA TODAY that hours vary from division to division, however most stores in the Kroger family will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve.

The Kroger family of stores 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 on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Costco warehouses will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to the company's website.

Is Sam's Club open on Christmas Eve?

Sam's Club warehouses will be open on Christmas Eve and will close early at 6 p.m. local time, according to the company's website.

Is Food Lion open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Food Lion stores will be open on Dec. 24 and will close at 6 p.m. ET, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Target open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Target stores will be open on Christmas Eve, however they will close at 8 p.m. local time, the company said in a news release.

Is Publix open on Christmas Eve?

Publix stores will be open on Dec. 24 and will close at 7 p.m. local time, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Is Meijer open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Meijer stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Whole Foods open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Whole Foods stores will be open on Christmas Eve and will close at 7 p.m. local time.

Is Trader Joe's open on Christmas Eve?

Trader Joe's stores will be open on Dec. 24 and will close at 5 p.m. local time, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Aldi open on Christmas Eve?

Aldi stores will have limited hours on Christmas Eve, the company told USA TODAY. Holiday hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours.

Is Harris Teeter open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Harris Teeter stores will be open on Christmas Eve and will close at 7 p.m. local time, the company told USA TODAY. Pharmacies will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Is Wegmans open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Wegmans stores will be open on Dec. 24 and will close at 6 p.m. local time, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Is Winn-Dixie open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Winn-Dixie stores will be open on Christmas Eve and will close at 9 p.m. local time, 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 Gdhauari@gannett.com.

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