With Christmas Eve falling on Tuesday, Dec. 24, this year, many shoppers will need to pick up last-minute groceries before their holiday festivities.
They’ll be able to find everything from their family’s favorite cranberry sauce and the cheese spread that they forgot to pick up earlier to a missing can of condensed milk to make the best homemade coquito.
Plus, they can pick up paper plates, cups and cutlery so they can cut down on the party clean up and find an extra chair for a last-minute attendee.
Here is a roundup of everything you need to know about which major grocery stores’ hours on Christmas Eve.
Are grocery stores open on Christmas Eve 2024?
Most supermarkets will remain open with reduced hours, in case you need last-minute holiday dinner ingredients, similar to other types of stores.
However, shoppers should check the hours for their local supermarket for specific information, as hours may vary based on store.
The following grocery stores will be open with reduced hours:
- Acme (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Aldi (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Costco (7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; varies by store)
- Foodtown (varies by store)
- Lidl (8 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Sam’s Club (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- ShopRite (7 a.m. – 6 p.m.;varies by store)
- Stop & Shop (7 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Target (7 a.m. – 8 p.m.; varies by store)
- Trader Joe’s (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Walmart (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Wegmans (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Whole Foods (8 a.m. – 7 p.m.; varies by store)
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