Seasonal & Holidays

Wegmans, Aldi: Christmas 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Germantown

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Harris Teeter, Giant Food and Safeway in Germantown.

These national chains plan to be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas. The posted hours were put out by the companies, but it's always a good idea to call and ask abut changes or last-minute closures before you go shopping.
These national chains plan to be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas. The posted hours were put out by the companies, but it's always a good idea to call and ask abut changes or last-minute closures before you go shopping. (Colleen Martin/Patch)

GERMANTOWN, 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 Germantown 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.

Find out what's happening in Germantownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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 Germantown.

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.

Find out what's happening in Germantownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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.
20904 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876

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.
12825 Wisteria Dr, Germantown, MD 20874
19901 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
20908 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
18080 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874

Giant Food: Store hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will vary by location. Call ahead to your preferred store.
13060 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874
20944 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
18331 Leaman Farm Rd, Germantown, MD 20874

Harris Teeter: All stores will open at their regular time and close at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve. Stores are closed Christmas Day.
14101 Darnestown Rd Darnestown, Germantown, MD 20874

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.
19718 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD 20874

Target: Most stores will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
20908 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876

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.
19927 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874

Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
20910 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876

Wegmans: All Wegmans locations will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed through Christmas Day.
20600 Seneca Meadows Pkwy, Germantown, MD 20876

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