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Christmas hours for Triangle-area grocery, drug stores

Just in case you have to make a last minute trip to the grocery or drug store on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, here are the hours for our local stores.

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Christmas Hours

Just in case you have to make a last minute trip to the grocery or drug store on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, here are the hours for our local stores. Most stores are closed Christmas Day, other than drug stores, so make sure you plan ahead.

Drug stores:

CVS: Most CVS stores will be open until 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve.  Most CVS stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day. Check with your specific store for their hours. Pharmacy hours may vary.
Rite Aid: Christmas Eve: most stores are open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m..  On Christmas Day, select stores are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (contact your specific store for their hours).  Pharmacy hours vary – see your store for specific hours.
Walgreens: Most Walgreens stores will be open until midnight through December 24. Most stores open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Christmas Day.  24-hour stores are always open, according to the company. Contact your store for the specific hours of your location.

Grocery and Big Box Stores:

Aldi will be closed on Christmas Day.
Carlie C's: Carlie C's will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.  They will be closed on Christmas Day.
Dollar General: Most Dollar General stores are open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.  They will be closed on Christmas Day.
Food Lion: Food Lion is open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. They will be closed on Christmas Day.
Harris Teeter: Harris Teeter stores are closing at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Harris Teeter will be closed on Christmas Day. Sores reopen at 8 am on 12/26.
Kmart: Most Kmart stores are open until 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve.  They will be closed on Christmas Day.
Kroger: Kroger stores close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Kroger will be closed on Christmas Day. All stores reopen at 7 a.m. on Friday, 12/26.
Lowes Foods: Lowes Foods is open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. They will be closed on Christmas Day.
Publix: Publix will be open on Christmas Eve until 7 p.m. They will be closed on Christmas Day.
Target: Most Target stores will be open until 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Target will be closed on Christmas Day. They will reopen at 7 a.m. on Friday, 12/26.
Walmart: Many Walmart stores will be open on Christmas Eve until 8 p.m. Check with your specific store for their closing time on 12/24. Walmart stores will be closed Christmas Day. 

Restaurants

Looking to eat out? We've also got a list of restaurants planning to be open on Christmas Day. Again, your best bet is always to call.

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