It has happened to many of us who have prepared a Christmas dinner. You get halfway through a recipe only to realize you are missing an ingredient.

Should that happen to you this year, take heart, you have some options.

While most grocery stores are closed on Christmas, some are open, as are some convenience stores that can help with basic dinner ingredients.

Below is a list of grocery stores that are open on Christmas and a list of those closed on Christmas.

Grocery stores and convenience stores open on Christmas

(Note: While some stores are open regular hours on Christmas, many have shortened hours. Some stores in the chain may not be open on Christmas.)

  • 7-Eleven
  • Albertsons
  • Casey's
  • Circle K
  • Cumberland Farms
  • Giant Food Stores (Most stores will be open between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
  • QuickChek
  • Rite Aid
  • Safeway
  • Sheetz
  • Speedway
  • Wawa

Grocery Stores That Are Closed On Christmas

  • Aldi
  • Costco
  • Hy-Vee
  • Publix
  • Sam's Club
  • Stew Leonard's
  • Target
  • Trader Joe's
  • Walmart
  • Wegmans
  • Whole Foods

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