Both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are typically spent at home with family and friends, but there's always a chance you'll need to run to the store to grab an item.
Whether that's for a forgotten ingredient from a grocery store or a last-minute run for Christmas gifts, you'll want to know the store hours before leaving the house. That's because many retailers close for the holiday to give their employees time off with their employees.
Newsweek has compiled a full list of stores and their Christmas holiday operations schedule.
Aldi Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours
Like most other supermarkets, Aldi will be closed on Christmas Day, but for Christmas Eve, the chain will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Costco Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours
Taking a cue from other grocery chains, Costco closes for Christmas and New Year's Day. Other holidays include Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving.
For Christmas Eve, expect stores to be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CVS Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours
CVS's Christmas hours vary by location. While some will be open with adjusted holiday hours, others will close up shop entirely, so it's best to check with your individual store before heading out.
Publix Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours
Publix, which operates nearly 1,500 stores in the Southeast shuts down on Christmas Day. However, it will be open for business on Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Target Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours
Target might be a hot spot for last-minute Christmas gifts, but the store will be closed on Christmas Day. But you're in luck for Christmas Eve since stories operate from roughly 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Trader Joe's Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours
Trader Joe's is a go-to for unique snacks and prepared foods, but all stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Trader Joe's will be open on December 24 and will close at 5 p.m. local time.
Walgreen's Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours
Walgreen's differentiates itself from many of the other stores on the list because it is actually open on Christmas Day. Stores will also remain open as usual on Christmas Eve.
Walmart Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours
Retail giant Walmart may be a solid choice for last-minute gifts as stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The store will be closed on Christmas Day.
Kroger Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours
Kroger will not be open on Christmas Day, but on Christmas Eve, the grocery store said most locations will be open regular hours.
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