What Wayne Grocery Stores Are Open For Christmas And New Year’s?

WAYNE, NJ — If you need another pound of butter or a carton of milk on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, it’s a good idea to plan ahead, as grocery stores in Wayne and around New Jersey adjust their hours for the holidays.

Most major retail grocery stores will close on Christmas Day, but there are exceptions, including Super Foodtown, Rite Aid, Wawa, and some CVS locations.

Some stores are also closed on New Year’s Day and operate on reduced hours on New Year’s Eve, including Costco, Rite Aid, and Whole Foods.

But it’s always a good idea to call ahead. Some grocery stores and food retailers observe reduced hours during the holidays. Stores on this list either confirmed their hours in an email to Patch or listed them on their websites.

Aldi: Stores are closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and operate on a limited schedule on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. Aldi holiday hours vary by location.

BJ’s Wholesale Club: Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Stores are closed on Christmas Day and open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

Costco: Warehouse stores are closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day but open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

CVS: Stores are open from 9 a.m-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and 80 percent of stores are closed on Christmas Day. On New Year’s Eve, stores open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., then operate on the regular 9 a.m.-7 p.m. schedule on New Year’s Day.

Rite Aid: Stores are open regular hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, although some locations may adjust hours.

ShopRite: Stores close at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve., remain closed on Christmas Day, and are open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

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

Super Foodtown: The Wayne location will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas and from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve, the store said.

Trader Joe’s: Stores are closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day, open for reduced hours on Christmas Eve and for regular hours on New Year’s Eve.

Walgreens: Depending on the region, stores will extend hours on Christmas Eve, reduced hours on Christmas Day, and from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The chain’s 24-hour stores will operate as usual. Check Walgreens holiday hours at stores in your area to be sure.

Walmart: Stores will be open Stores will be open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, and open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Wawa: Stores are open regular hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Whole Foods: All stores are closed on Christmas day. Hours vary by location on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Customers should check Whole Foods holiday hours for their location.