Safeway, Target: Christmas 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Bethesda

BETHESDA, MD — 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda.

Editor's Note: These are the nationally posted hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas. Local hours could vary and change. It's best to check with the store right before heading out.

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

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.
7809 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
6917 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
4601 Sangamore Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
10233 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
4601 Sangamore Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

Giant Food: Store hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will vary by location. Call ahead to your preferred store.
7142 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
5400 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816
10400 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

Harris Teeter: All stores will open at their regular time and close at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve. Stores are closed Christmas Day.
4805 Battery Lane Flats 8300, Bethesda, MD 20814

Safeway: Stores will be open on Christmas Eve and close between 3-6 p.m. Call ahead to your preferred location to confirm hours. All stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
5000 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20815
4701 Sangamore Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

Target: Most stores will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
6831 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815

Trader Joe’s: All stores will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Stores are closed Christmas Day.
6831 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815

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.
6906 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

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.
5269 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816