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2018 Christmas grocery store hours

WASHINGTON — It’s the most wonderful time of year … to panic at the last minute because you’re missing “that one thing” you forgot to pick up at the store before Christmas.

But, never fear! ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ has you covered.

Below you’ll find which grocery stores are open and closed Christmas Day, plus their hours.

Christmas Day hours

  • 7-Eleven: Most stores are open 24 hours Christmas Day. .
  • Aldi: Stores are closed on Christmas Day. .
  • BJ’s Stores are closed on Christmas Day. .
  • Costco: Stores are closed Christmas Day. .
  • CVS: Open Christmas Day until 9 p.m. 24-hour locations will remain open. This doesn’t include locations inside Target stores. .
  • Giant: Most stores are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Day. Some will be closed, however. and check.
  • Harris Teeter: Closed on Christmas Day. Stores reopen at 8 a.m. on Dec. 26. .
  • Rite Aid: Most stores should be open and operating under normal hours. .
  • Safeway: Most are open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Day. and check.
  • Target: Closed Christmas Day. .
  • Trader Joe’s: Closed on Christmas Day. .
  • Walmart: Closed Christmas Day. .
  • Walgreens: 24-hour locations will be open Christmas Day. Others are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. .
  • Wegmans: Stores are closed Christmas Day. .
  • Whole Foods: Stores are closed on Christmas Day. Find your store.

Mandatory caveat: We say this every year, but to be sure your local store is open. It’s always best to call ahead.

Will Vitka

William Vitka is a Digital Writer/Editor for ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½.com. He's been in the news industry for over a decade. Before joining ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½, he worked for CBS ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½, Stuff Magazine, The New York Post and wrote a variety of books—about a dozen of them, with more to come.

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