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Christmas has arrived, which for millions of Americans means gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday.
Most grocery, retail and restaurant chains will remain open on Christmas Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, and most will shut their doors on Christmas Day.
If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store to pick up something for your holiday gathering, Walmart will be an option for you this year, as the company told USA TODAY their stores will be open on Dec. 24. Stores will close at 6 p.m. local time, however.
Walmart stores will be closed on Dec. 25, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
What grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve?
In addition to Walmart, the following grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Costco; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sam’s Club; Warehouses will close at 6 p.m.
- Kroger
- Food Lion; Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Publix: Stores will close at 7 p.m.
- Meijer; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Whole Foods; Stores will close at 7 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s; Stores will close at 5 p.m.
- Aldi
- Harris Teeter; Stores will close at 7 p.m.
- Wegman’s; Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Winn-Dixie; Stores will close at 9 p.m.
What retail stores are open on Christmas Eve?
In addition to Walmart, the following retail stores will be open on Christmas Eve. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- 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; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Home Depot; Stores will close at 5 p.m.
- Lowe’s; Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Ace Hardware
- REI; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Bass Pro Shop; 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 and outlet stores attached to regular stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Other Belk outlets will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Big Lots; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sephora
- Ikea; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Staples; Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Office Depot; Stores will close at 5 p.m.
- OfficeMax; Stores will close at 5 p.m.
- PetSmart; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- PetCo; Stores will close at 7 p.m.
- Tractor Supply Co.; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.