HEB, Kroger: Christmas 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Houston
HOUSTON, TX — Last Christmas looked markedly different from years past as millions of Americans opted for smaller holiday celebrations amid a surge in coronavirus cases.
This year, however, as more and more Houston residents roll up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine, traditional — and larger — Christmas gatherings are almost guaranteed to make a jolly return.
While Thanksgiving was good practice for our return to Christmas dinners for 20, that doesn’t mean you won’t forget an ingredient or two when whipping up your favorite holiday side dish.
Have no fear — there’s a large selection of grocery stores open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for those emergency and last-minute shopping trips in Houston.
Here are the hours for grocery stores that will be open, along with a list of those that won’t:
Aldi: Stores will be open Christmas Eve, but hours will vary by location; closed on Christmas Day.
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Costco: Some stores will be open for limited hours on Christmas Eve, and all stores will be closed Christmas Day. Call ahead to confirm hours with your local store.
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CVS: Many locations, including those open 24 hours, will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; however, some pharmacies may have reduced hours or be closed for the holiday. Customers are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours at their preferred locations.
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H-E-B: All stores will close at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and pharmacies will close at 5 p.m. Stores are closed Christmas Day.
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Kroger: Stores will close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed through Christmas Day. Some Houston, Texas, locations will be open for limited hours on Christmas Day.
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Sam’s Club: Stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
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Target: Most stores will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
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Trader Joe’s: All stores will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Stores are closed Christmas Day.
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Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open during regular business hours on Christmas Eve. Pharmacy hours vary by location. On Christmas Day, most Walgreens stores will be open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Twenty-four-hour Walgreens locations and 24-hour pharmacies will remain open.
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Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
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Whole Foods: Stores will be open on Christmas Eve, but hours will vary by location. Call ahead to your preferred store to confirm hours. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
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This article originally appeared on the Houston Patch
