What Grocery Stores Are Open For Christmas? Kroger, Walmart, Publix Hours

This year, Christmas and Christmas Eve fall on a Wednesday, and Thursday, which means that they will be the most hectic days for grocery stores in Atlanta, Georgia and elsewhere. If you need to go pick up an item or two, you may be wondering what the operating hours are for local stores. For instance, is Kroger open today? How long will Publix close? You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers.

This article will tell you everything you need to know about the grocery store hours for the major supermarket chains around Atlanta.

Is Kroger, Walmart, Whole Foods And More Open For Christmas And Christmas Eve?

On holidays we know that grocery store hours tend to change. Some stores are closed, while some adjust their hours to remain open just a while.

For the latest information, you should call your local grocery store to see if they have changed their hours on any particular day.

Quick Links: Grocery Store Holiday Hours

Is Aldi Open For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

Aldi typically stays open until 8 p.m. daily. It will be open for Christmas Eve, but the store will be closed for Christmas Day.

Aldi Holiday Hours:

  • Dec 24: 9 am – 8 pm (Christmas Eve)
  • Dec 25: Closed (Christmas Day)

Is Kroger Open For Christmas Eve And Christmas Day?

Kroger, similar to other big chains, is only really closed for one day throughout the year: Christmas. However, the hours in the city usually adjust.

Kroger Holiday Hours:

  • Dec 24: 6 am – 5 pm (Christmas Eve)
  • Dec 25: Closed (Christmas Day)

Is Publix Open For Christmas Eve Or Christmas Day?

For Publix, the stores in the city will be open on Christmas Eve and closed at their regular time (10 p.m.). For Christmas Day, Publix will close. On the day after Christmas, Publix will resume regular working hours.

Publix Holiday Hours:

  • Dec 24: 7 am – 7 pm (Christmas Eve)
  • Dec 25: Closed (Christmas Day)

Sam’s Club Holiday Hours

Sam’s Club has altered its operating hours during the holidays, including on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve and New Years Day. Whole Foods is closed on Christmas Day.

Here are Sam’s Club’s holiday hours in Atlanta:

  • Dec 24: 10 am – 6 pm (Christmas Eve)
  • Dec 25: Closed (Christmas Day)

Is Walmart Open On Christmas Or Christmas Eve?

Walmart will be closed on Christmas Day. It’s the only day of the year when Walmarts all over are shut down. On the day after Christmas, December 26th, Walmart will resume regular hours.

Walmart Holiday Hours:

  • Dec 24: 7 am – 10 pm (Christmas Eve)
  • Dec 25: Closed (Christmas Day)

Whole Foods Holiday Hours

Whole Foods is operating on modified hours during the holidays, including on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve and New Years Day. Whole Foods is closed on Christmas Day.

Here are Whole Foods holiday hours in Atlanta:

  • Dec 24: 8 am – 7 pm (Christmas Eve)
  • Dec 25: Closed (Christmas Day)

What’s Open On Christmas?

Again, for specific stores near you, it is best to give them a call before you get in your car and drive there.

Final Word

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