Are Costco, Kroger, Publix, Aldi open on Christmas 2023? See grocery store holiday status

If you need to make a last-minute trip to the grocery store to grab something for your Christmas gathering, you may be out of luck this year.

Some grocery store chains open with limited hours on holidays such as Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July, but that will not be the case for Christmas in 2023.

Several grocery stores, including popular chains such as Kroger, Walmart and Trader Joe's, have announced they will be closed on Dec. 25 to allow their employees to enjoy quality time with their loved ones.

Some chains will also have limited hours on Christmas Eve, so it is best to check with your local store for specific holiday operating hours.

Here's everything you need to know about which grocery stores will be open and closed on Christmas in 2023.

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Is Walmart open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

No, all Walmart stores will be closed on Dec. 25, the company told USA TODAY.

Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Is Costco open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

All Costco warehouse locations will be closed on Christmas.

Warehouses will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to the company's website.

Is Sam's Club open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

All Sam's Club locations will also be closed on Christmas, but stores will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Is Kroger open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

All stores in the Kroger family of companies will be closed on Christmas. They will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve, according to the company.

The Kroger family of stores includes: Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug.

It is best to check with your local store for more specific information about their holiday hours.

Is Trader Joe's open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

All Trader Joe's stores will be closed on Dec. 25, according to the company's website.

Stores will be open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Is Whole Foods open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

No, all Whole Foods stores will be closed on Christmas, the company told USA TODAY.

Stores will be open with limited hours on Christmas Eve. It is best to check with your local store for more specific information about their holiday hours.

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Is Target open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

All Target stores will be closed on Christmas this year.

Most stores will be open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Aldi open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

No, Aldi stores will be closed on Dec. 25 this year.

Most stores will be open on Christmas Eve with limited hours. Check with your local store regarding their holiday hours.

Is Publix open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

All Publix stores will be closed on Christmas and stores will close at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the company told USA TODAY.

Grocery stores closed on Christmas

All grocery stores below will be closed unless noted otherwise.

• Meijer
• Winn-Dixie
• Food Lion
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• Lidl
• Giant Eagle
• Wegman's