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Are King Soopers and Safeway open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Many stores will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but there are a few exceptions.

DENVER — Stores across the United States either close or adjust business hours on holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve.

In 2020, stores were closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve because of the pandemic. Since then, many stores have announced continued closures during select days during the holiday season.

So, what is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

King Soopers announced that all its stores and fuel centers will be closing at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. King Soopers' pharmacies will close at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.

Safeway will open most stores Christmas Eve with reduced hours. Some Safeway stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Locations that stay open will close early. Check your local store for details.

Walmart and Target are also closed on Christmas Day: Monday, Dec. 25.

Some locations open on Christmas Day

Store hours may vary by locations. Double check the times in advance at your nearest location to confirm hours. 

  • 7-Eleven
  • CVS
  • Dunkin'
  • Giant
  • McDonald's
  • Rite Aid
  • Starbucks
  • Walgreens

Is Walmart open on Christmas? 

The country's largest retailer is closed on Christmas Day. Stores will be open on Christmas Eve, but most locations will close at 6 p.m. local time. 

Is Target open on Christmas?

No, Target stores are not open on Christmas Day. Most stores are open from 7 a.m. to midnight through Dec. 23 and from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve. All stores will reopen at their regular times on Dec. 26. 

Is Costco open on Christmas?

No, Costco locations are not open on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023. 

What are Safeway's Christmas hours?

Most Safeway stores will be open on Christmas Eve with reduced hours. Check your local store for details.

Some Safeway stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Locations that stay open will close early.

Is Kroger open on Christmas?

Kroger announced it will close its stores on Christmas in 2023. 

The Kroger brand includes Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, and Smith’s Food and Drug.

Is Giant open on Christmas?

Most Giant locations will be open on Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but a handful of locations will be closed and the pharmacies at most locations will not be open. Giant stores will be open on Christmas Eve from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Is Aldi closed on Christmas?

Aldi stores will be closed on Christmas Day, but stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 

Are Food Lion stores closed on Christmas?

Food Lion stores will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All Food Lion stores will be closed on Christmas Day. 

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King Soopers in Aurora, Colo.

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