What Grocery Stores Are Open In California On Christmas?

CALIFORNIA — It's here, Christmas! For many, it's a day of celebration and family get togethers. For some, it might be a bit of a stressful time when you realize you forgot something important you need from the grocery store.

So what California grocery stores are open on Christmas Day in California? Patch reached out to major chains nationwide, including Walmart, Target and Albertsons, to find out where you can go and when.

Below is a list of grocery stores and their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day hours. Many have varying hours, so always remember to double-check with the store to make sure its doors aren’t locked when you arrive.

• Albertsons:
  • Christmas Eve: Most stores typically close a few hours early.
  • Christmas Day: Open, but hours vary by region.
  • Find your nearest store here.
• Aldi:
  • Check with your nearest location here.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Christmas Eve: All stores will open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Costco:
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Christmas Eve: Stores open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.
• CVS:
  • Christmas Eve: Most stores open regular hours.
  • Christmas Day: Stores open with shortened hours, varying by region.
  • Check with your nearest store here.

• Gelson's Markets:
  • Dec. 23: Most stores open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Christmas Eve:Stores open with shortened hours, varying by location.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Confirm hours with your nearest location.
• Lucky:
  • Christmas Eve: 6 a.m.- 7 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Store locator here.
• New Leaf:
  • Christmas Eve: All stores will close at 6 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Find your local store here.
• Raley's:
  • Christmas Eve: All locations close at 6 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Stores closed.
  • Store finder here.
• Ralphs:
  • Christmas Eve: Stores will close at 12 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Check with your Ralphs here.
• Rite Aid:
  • Christmas Day: Most stores open 24/7.
  • California locations here.
• Safeway:
  • Christmas Eve: Most stores will close at 7 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Varies by region; most close at 5 p.m.
  • Find your local store here.
• Save Mart:
  • Christmas Eve: Stores will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Location listings here.
• Sprouts Farmers Market:
  • Christmas Eve: Stores will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed.
  • Locales here.
• Stater Bros. Markets:
  
  • Christmas Eve: Stores will open at 6 a.m. and close at 11 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed.
• Target:
  • Christmas Eve: Stores open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
• Trader Joe’s:
  • Cristmas Eve: All stores close at 6 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Locations here.
• Vons:
  • Christmas Eve: Most stores close at 11 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Many stores open, hours vary.
  • Store locator here.
• Walgreens
  • Christmas Eve: 24-hour stores open regular hours; locations with limited hours open 8 a.m. to midnight (pharmacy 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Christmas Day: 24-hour stores open regular hours; locations with limited hours open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (pharmacy closed)
  • Store locator here.
• Walmart:
  • Christmas Eve: Stores close at 6 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed.
  • Locations.
• Whole Foods:
  • Christmas Eve: All stores will have limited hours. Hours vary by location.
  • Christmas Day: Closed.
  • Check here with your nearest store.