For last-minute shoppers in Los Angeles, Christmas Eve is the final opportunity to grab gifts, groceries, and holiday essentials before the city quiets down for the holiday. Many stores adjust their hours on December 24, closing earlier than usual to give employees time with their families.
Planning ahead is key to avoid closed doors and long lines. Below is a handy guide to some of the major stores in L.A. County that will be open on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, along with their operating hours, so you can make the most of your last-minute shopping spree without missing out.
- Albertsons: 6AM‑9PM
Major grocery chain open for last‑minute food prep on Christmas Eve, though some pharmacies inside may close earlier than the store.
- Aldi: 9AM‑4PM
Many Aldi locations close by 4PM on Christmas Eve, significantly earlier than usual supermarket hours.
- Best Buy: 8AM‑7PM
Electronics retailer will be open with reduced hours, closing several hours earlier than typical weekday close times.
- Costco: 10AM‑5PM
Warehouse club stores usually close around 5PM on Christmas Eve, giving members a shorter shopping window.
- Kroger: 6AM‑6PM
Hours vary by location but many Kroger family supermarkets close early on Christmas Eve, often mid‑evening.
- Sam’s Club: 10AM‑6PM
Wholesale club usually shutters doors by about 6PM on Christmas Eve, early compared with usual extended hours.
- Target: 7AM‑8PM
Target stores are open, but closing earlier instead of typical late‑night hours.
- Trader Joe’s: 8AM‑6PM
While some reports list Trader Joe’s shutting closer to 5PM, many locations operate on short hours into early evening.
- Walmart: 6AM‑6PM
Walmart locations are open on Christmas Eve but close by 6PM, earlier than most normal weekday closings.
- Whole Foods Market: 7AM‑7PM
Whole Foods stores often operate with modified hours and close early on Christmas Eve.