Grocery Stores Hours On Christmas In NoVA, DC: Aldi, Safeway, Walmart

VIRGINIA — If you need another pound of butter or a carton of milk on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, it’s a good idea to plan ahead, as grocery stores in Northern Virginia adjust their hours for the holidays.

Most major retail grocery stores will close on Christmas Day. Different stores may have limited hours on Christmas Eve.

It’s always a good idea to call ahead. Some grocery stores and food retailers observe reduced hours during the holidays. Stores on this list either confirmed their hours in an email to Patch or listed them on their websites.

Aldi: Stores are closed on Christmas Day, and operate on a limited schedule on Christmas Eve. Aldi holiday hours vary by location.

Over a dozen locations in Northern Virginia

BJ’s Wholesale Club: Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Stores are closed on Christmas Day.

6607 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22044; 101 S Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22304; 14123 Noblewood Plaza, Woodbridge, VA 22193; 13053 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax, VA 22033; 5100 Wellington Rd., Gainesville, VA 20155; 3985 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Costco: Warehouse stores are closed Christmas Day but open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

1200 S. Fern St., Arlington, VA 22202; 7940 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306; 7373 Boston Blvd, Springfield, VA 22153; 2700 Potomac Mills Cir. Unit 200, Woodbridge, VA 22192; 4725 West Ox Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030; 10701 Sudley Manor Dr, Manassas, VA 20109; 21398 Price Cascades Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164; 1300 Edwards Ferry Rd. NE, Leesburg, VA 20176; 3102 Plank Rd. #600, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

CVS: Stores are open from 9 a.m-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and 80 percent of stores are closed on Christmas Day.

Dozens of locations in Northern Virginia

Food Lion: All stores close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day.

Over a dozen locations in Northern Virginia

Giant Food: All stores will close at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, pharmacies will observe their regular hours on Sundays, and gas stations will close at 6 p.m. Select stores will be open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Day, nearly all pharmacies will be closed, and gas stations connected to open stores will be open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Dozens of locations in Northern Virginia

Harris Teeter: Stores are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.

Over a dozen locations in Northern Virginia

Lidl: Stores are open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.

Over a dozen locations in Northern Virginia

MOM's Organic Market: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.

1901 N Veitch St., Arlington, VA 22201; 3831 Mt Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22305; 8298 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA 22031; 424 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170; 14470 Smoketown Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22193

Publix: All stores will close at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day. Customers are encouraged to check Publix holiday hours for their individual stores.

9601 Patriot Hwy., Fredericksburg, VA 22407; 1640 Publix Way, Stafford, VA 22554

Safeway: Stores close at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Dozens of locations in Northern Virginia

Sam’s Club: Warehouse stores are closed on Christmas and open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

45425 Dulles Crossing Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166; 14050 Worth Ave., Woodbridge, VA 22192

Target: All stores are open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas Day.

Over a dozen locations in Northern Virginia

The Fresh Market: Stores will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.

3680 King St., Alexandria, VA 22302; 150 Branch Rd. SE, Vienna, VA 22180

Trader Joe’s: Stores are closed on Christmas and open for reduced hours on Christmas Eve.

1109 N Highland St., Arlington, VA 22201; 5847 Leesburg Pike, Bailey's Crossroads, VA 22041; 7514 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043; 11958 Killingsworth Ave., Reston, VA 20194; 44755 Brimfield Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147; 14100 Lee Hwy., Centreville, VA 20120; 9464 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22031; 6394 Springfield Plaza, Springfield, VA 22150; 612 N St Asaph St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Virginia ABC: Virginia ABC stores will be close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Dec. 25.

Dozens of locations in Northern Virginia

Walgreens: Depending on the region, stores will extend hours on Christmas Eve and reduce hours on Christmas Day. Check Walgreens holiday hours at stores in your area to be sure.

Dozens of locations in Northern Virginia

Walmart: Stores will be open Stores will be open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.

Over a dozen locations in Northern Virginia

Wawa: Stores are open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Over a dozen locations in Northern Virginia

Wegmans: Stores will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day.

1835 Capital One Dr. S South, Tysons, VA 22102; 11620 Monument Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030; 7905 Hilltop Village Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22315; 150 Stovall St., Alexandria, VA 22314; 14801 Dining Way, Woodbridge, VA 22191; 14361 Newbrook Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151; 45131 Columbia Pl., Dulles, VA 20166; 101 Crosstrail Blvd. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175; 8297 Stonewall Shops Square, Gainesville, VA 20155; 2281 Carl D. Silver Pkwy., Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

Whole Foods: All stores are closed on Christmas Day. Hours vary by location on Christmas Eve. Customers should check Whole Foods holiday hours for their location.

2700 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201; 520 12th St. S Ste 100, Arlington, VA 22202; 1700 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; 8402 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22152; 4501 Market Commons Dr., Fairfax, VA 22033; 143 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, VA 22180; 11660 Plaza America Dr., Reston, VA 20190; 1635 Boro Pl., McLean, VA 22102; 7501 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043; 19800 Belmont Chase Dr. Unit 160, Ashburn, VA 20147.