Jewel, Meijer: Christmas 2022 Grocery Store Hours In Illinois

ILLINOIS — Families across Illinois are preparing to gather this Christmas, when many will enjoy good company, lots of presents and the perfect holiday meal.

In our quest to make that perfect holiday meal, it’s quite possible we’ll forget an item or two on our grocery lists. Most grocery stores in Illinois will close on Christmas Day, but many will be open for those last-minute additions on Christmas Eve.

Here are the hours for grocery stores that will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, along with those that won’t. As always, Patch encourages you to call ahead to your local store to confirm hours at that location.

Aldi: ALDI stores are closed on Christmas Day. However, ALDI stores will operate limited hours on Christmas Eve and will close by 7 p.m.

Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day.

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.

Fresh Thyme: Locations open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.

Food 4 Less: Stores are open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.

Jewel-Osco: Stores will be open but close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day.

Mariano’s: Stores and pharmacies close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day.

Meijer: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.

Sam’s Club: Stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.

Target: Most stores will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.

Trader Joe’s: All stores will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Stores are closed Christmas Day.

Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open regular business hours on Christmas Eve. Pharmacy hours will vary by location. All 24-hour locations will remain open 24 hours. On Christmas Day, most stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., while 24-hour Walgreens locations and 24-hour pharmacies will remain open. Customers can check their local store hours using this store locator.

Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Stores are closed Christmas Day.

Whole Foods: Stores will be open on Christmas Eve, but hours will vary by location. Call ahead to your preferred store to confirm hours. All stores are closed Christmas Day.