Aldi, CVS: Christmas 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Edison-Metuchen

EDISON, NJ — 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 Edison-Metuchen 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 Edison and Metuchen.

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.
2140 NJ-27, Edison

BJ’s Wholesale Club: Stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
1000 US-1, Edison

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.
205 Vineyard Rd, Edison

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.
1133 Inman Ave, Edison; 8 Eden Ave, Edison; 100 Parsonage Rd, Edison (inside Target)

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.
55 Parsonage Road, Edison

Rite Aid: Most locations will be open Christmas Eve, and select stores will be open Christmas Day; however, hours will vary. Call ahead to confirm hours.
10 Lincoln Hwy, Edison

ShopRite: Hours will vary by location. Call ahead to your local store to confirm hours.
775 US-1, Edison

Stop & Shop: Stores in New Jersey will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
1049 US Highway 1 South, Edison

Target: Most stores will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
100 Parsonage Rd, Edison

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.
905 New Durham Rd, Edison; 1620 Oak Tree Rd, Edison; 81 Plainfield Ave, Edison

Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
2220 NJ-27, Edison

Wawa: Most locations will be open 24 hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
580 US-1, Edison; 2720 Woodbridge Ave, Edison

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.
645 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen