Open or closed? Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe’s and other stores on Christmas Eve 2025

Christmas Eve has arrived, and for anyone still scrambling to grab groceries, gifts, or last-minute essentials, there’s some relief. While most businesses will shut down on Christmas Day, many major grocery and retail chains are keeping their doors open on December 24, though often with shortened hours.



If a final grocery run is still on your list, Walmart will be open on Christmas Eve. A company spokesperson told USA TODAY that stores will operate on Dec. 24 but will close at 6 p.m. local time. Walmart locations will be closed on Christmas Day, the spokesperson also told USA TODAY.

Grocery stores open on Christmas Eve

Along with Walmart, several grocery chains will remain open on Christmas Eve, though hours vary by retailer and location, as per USA Today.



Costco: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.



Sam’s Club: Warehouses close at 6 p.m.



BJ’s Wholesale: Warehouses close at 6 p.m.



Kroger: Most stores close between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.



Food Lion: Stores close at 7 p.m.



Publix: Stores close at 7 p.m.



Meijer: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.



Whole Foods: Stores close at 7 p.m.



Trader Joe’s: Stores close at 5 p.m.



Aldi: Limited hours; vary by location



Lidl: Stores close at 6 p.m.



Giant Eagle: Stores close at 5 p.m.



Harris Teeter: Stores close at 7 p.m.



Wegmans: Stores close at 6 p.m.



Winn-Dixie: Stores close at 9 p.m.



Retail stores open on Christmas Eve



Several major retail chains will also operate on Christmas Eve, mostly with reduced hours:



Target: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.



Kohl’s: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.



TJ Maxx: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.



HomeGoods: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.



Marshall’s: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.



JCPenney: Closing times vary by location



Home Depot: Stores close at 5 p.m.



Lowe’s: Stores close at 6 p.m.



Ace Hardware: Hours vary by location



REI: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.



Bass Pro Shops: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.



Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.



Burlington: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.



Belk: Regular stores open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; outlet stores open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.



Sephora: Hours vary by location



IKEA: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.



Staples: Stores close at 6 p.m.



Office Depot: Stores close at 5 p.m.



OfficeMax: Stores close at 5 p.m.



PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.



Petco: Stores close at 7 p.m.



Tractor Supply Co.: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.



Shoppers are advised to double-check local store hours, as schedules may vary by location.