A large majority of grocery stores will be closed at Christmas, so for those planning a heavy holiday, you’ll probably want to plan well in advance.
If you don’t start cooking until the day itself, make sure you have everything you need before the grocery stores close for the holidays on Christmas Eve. And be aware that many stores will be operating on reduced hours, so a last-minute shopping spree may need to happen earlier than it usually would.
To make things as simple as possible, we’ve compiled a list of grocery stores operating in the Chicago area and their hours on Christmas Eve:
ALDI – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Angelo Caputo Fresh Market – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Butera Market – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or later
Cermak Fresh Market – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Food 4 Less – Closes at 8 p.m.
Jewel – Until 6 p.m.
Mariano’s – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Strack and Van Til – Until 6 p.m.
Tony’s Fresh Market – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Fresh Market – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Walmart – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Walt Neighborhood Market – 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Whole Foods Market – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
