PHOENIX — Whatever your plans are the holidays — breakfast at home, dinner at the in-laws, or a gift exchange with friends — your best bet will be to make a list (and check it twice), because most major grocery stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
All grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, with reduced hours. On Christmas Day, however, Albertsons, Bashas', Fry's, Safeway, etc. are all closed.
If you feel like grabbing a meal out, some restaurants are also open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
H-mart and El Rancho Market will be open on Christmas Day, according to employees at the store. Some CVS and Walgreens stores will also be open on Dec. 25, including 24-hour stores, but hours may vary by location.
So, just in case you need to grab a last-second bottle of wine, appetizer, or stocking stuffer, here are the grocery store hours to know around town.
AJ’s Fine Foods
Christmas Eve: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
Albertsons
Christmas Eve: Most stores will be open until 10 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
Aldi
Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
Bashas’
Christmas Eve: Closes at 7 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
El Rancho Market
Christmas Eve: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Christmas Day: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Food City
Christmas Eve: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
H Mart
Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Natural Grocers
Christmas Eve: All stores will close at 6:06 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
Safeway
Christmas Eve: Most stores will be open until 10 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
Sprouts
Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
Target
Christmas Eve: Most stores will close at 8 p.m. (last curbside pickup/drive up orders should be placed by 6 p.m.)
Christmas Day: Closed
Trader Joe’s
Christmas Eve: Most stores will close at 6 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
Walmart
Christmas Eve: Most Walmart stores, including supercenters and neighborhood marks, will be open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. But, make sure to each individual store’s locations for specific hours.
Christmas Day: Closed
Walgreens
Christmas Eve: Most open for normal hours. Though, call your local store for specifics.
Christmas Day: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Whole Foods:
Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
WinCo
Christmas Eve: Stores to close at 6 p.m. (final shoppers should be in line by 5:30 p.m.)
Christmas Day: Closed
