Christmas Eve, Day 2024 Grocery Store Hours In, Near Oak Forest

OAK FOREST, IL — In the rush to make a complete holiday meal for the entire family, and wrapping up the gift-giving prep, it’s inevitable we’ll forget something on our lists—even though we checked it twice (or three, or four times). If you need another pound of butter or a carton of milk on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, it’s a good idea to know where to go, as grocery stores in and near Oak Forest adjust their hours for the holidays.

A handful of drugstores will be open on Christmas Day. Most 24-hour Walgreens stores will be open as usual, and others may be open for limited hours on Christmas Day. Most CVS locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day, and 24-hour stores will be open as usual. In all cases, call ahead for pharmacy hours.

Many grocery stores will close early on Christmas Eve, and hours may vary by location, so it’s a good idea to check with your local store before making a trip. Here’s what we know about grocery and related store hours for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day:

Aldi: Stores will close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. Stores also close early on New Year’s Eve but are open regular hours on New Year’s Day.

• 4250 167th St., (855) 955-2534, Oak Forest
• 13145 Lagrange Rd., (855) 955-2534, Orland Park
• 11200 W 179th St., (855) 955-2534, Orland Park

Costco: Stores are closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The member wholesale stores are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

• 9915 W 159th St, (708) 645-5336

CVS: Most locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day, and 24-hour stores will be open as usual. In all cases, call ahead for pharmacy hours.

• 16701 S. Harlem Ave., (708) 444-4256, Tinley Park
• 7300 191st. St., (815) 806-3211, Tinley Park
• 14290 S. La Grange Rd., (708) 403-2356, Orland Park
• 15850 S 94th Ave., (708) 349-1383, Orland Park
• 11201 143rd St., (708) 364-1466, Orland Park
• 9551 171st. St., (708) 873-0062, Orland Park
• 16701 S. Harlem Ave., (708) 444-4256, Orland Park

Jewel-Osco: Stores generally close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, are closed on Christmas Day, and are open as usual on New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve.

• 5616 W 159th St., (708) 614-6700, Oak Forest
• 17117 S Harlem Ave., (708) 532-7414, Tinley Park
• 17930 Wolf Rd., (708) 479-1573, Orland Park
• 9350 W 159th St., (708) 403-6920, Orland Park

Mariano's: Open at 6 a.m. All stores and fuel centers will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Most pharmacies will close at 4pm on Christmas Eve. Stores will remain closed on Christmas Day.

• 9504 142nd St., (708)226-0006, Orland Park

Meijer: Most locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. Stores will be open as usual on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

• 15701 71st Ct., (708)342-9900, Orland Park

Sam’s Club: The member wholesale stores close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. Closes at 6 p.m. New Year's Eve, stays closed on New Year's Day.

• 16100 S Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, (708) 429-6069

Target: Stores close at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. Stores are open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

• 15850 S 94th Ave., (708) 349-1122,Orland Park
• 7300 W 191st St, (815) 806-3210, Tinley Park

Trader Joe’s: Stores are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. Stores are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s Eve.

• 14924 South La Grange Rd., (708) 349-9021, Orland Park

Walgreens: Most stores are open Christmas Eve and will close at 6 p.m. Stores that are 24-hour will be open on Christmas.

• 5525 159th St., 708-535-6018
  • Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas
• 8400 171st St., (708) 429-3324, Tinley Park
• 16675 Oak Park Ave . (708) 429-3324, Tinley Park
• 7960 W. 159th St., (708) 532-7781, Orland Park
• 14680 South La Grange Rd., (708)460-2021, Orland Park
• 11981 W 143rd St., (708)403-9221, Orland Park

Walmart: Stores are open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. Stores are open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

• 9265 159th St., (708)349-4300, Orland Park

Whole Foods: Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed on Christmas Day.

• 15260 South La Grange Rd., (708) 364-1350, Orland Park