Walmart, Aldi: Christmas 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Encinitas

ENCINITAS, CA — Last Christmas looked markedly different from years past as millions of Americans opted for smaller holiday celebrations amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

This year, however, as more and more Encinitas residents roll up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine, traditional — and larger — Christmas gatherings are almost guaranteed to make a jolly return.

While Thanksgiving was good practice for our return to Christmas dinners for 20, that doesn't mean you won't forget an ingredient or two when whipping up your favorite holiday side dish.

Have no fear — there's a large selection of grocery stores open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for those emergency and last-minute shopping trips in Encinitas.

Here are the hours for grocery stores that will be open, along with a list of those that won’t:

Aldi: Stores will be open Christmas Eve, but hours will vary by location; closed on Christmas Day.
333 N El Camino Real, Encinitas

Costco: Some stores will be open for limited hours on Christmas Eve, and all stores will be closed Christmas Day. Call ahead to confirm hours with your local store.
951 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad

CVS: Many locations, including those open 24 hours, will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; however, some pharmacies may have reduced hours or be closed for the holiday. Customers are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours at their preferred locations.
455 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas
129 N El Camino Real, Encinitas
1010 N El Camino Real, Encinitas

Ralph's: Stores will close early on Christmas Eve, and some locations will be open for limited hours on Christmas Day. Call ahead to your preferred location to confirm hours.
125 N El Camino Real, Encinitas

Rite Aid: Most locations will be open Christmas Eve, and select stores will be open Christmas Day; however, hours will vary. Call ahead to confirm hours.
439 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas
4455 Manchester Ave., Encinitas

Target: Most stores will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
1010 N El Camino Real, Encinitas

Trader Joe's: The Encinitas store will be open until 5 p.m. Stores are closed Christmas Day.
115 N El Camino Real, Encinitas

Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open during regular business hours on Christmas Eve. Pharmacy hours vary by location. On Christmas Day, most Walgreens stores will be open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Twenty-four-hour Walgreens locations and 24-hour pharmacies will remain open.
1320 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas

Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
1550 Leucadia Blvd, Encinitas