Summary
On Christmas Eve 2025, many grocery stores shorten their hours or close earlier than usual. Most major grocery chains will not open on Christmas Day, so shoppers should plan accordingly for last-minute holiday purchases.
Key Facts
- Most grocery stores shorten hours on Christmas Eve and close on Christmas Day.
- Walmart and Kroger close early on Christmas Eve; both are closed on Christmas Day.
- Costco is open from 9am to 5pm for executive members and 10am to 5pm for all members on Christmas Eve.
- Aldi closes most of its stores at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- Publix stores close early at 7pm on Christmas Eve.
- CVS and Walgreens have varying hours, with many pharmacies closed on Christmas Day.
- A Powerball drawing with an estimated jackpot of $1.7 billion is scheduled for Christmas Eve.
