Which grocery stores stay open late on Christmas Eve in SLO County? Close early?
Do you still need to shop for a last-minute present?
Although several stores across San Luis Obispo County are closing up shop early on Wednesday, Dec. 24, for Christmas Eve, some are keeping their doors open later into the evening.
Here’s a list of what is open and closed on Wednesday across SLO County — from grocery stores and pharmacies to banks.
Holiday hours can differ by location, so be sure to check with your local store before heading out.
When are SLO County grocery stores open on Christmas Eve?
Here’s when local supermarkets will be open on Christmas Eve — Wednesday, Dec. 24 — in San Luis Obispo County:
- Albertsons: Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas Eve
- ALDI: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve
- Costco: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve
- Food 4 Less: Open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve
- Grocery Outlet: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve
- Ralphs: Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas Eve
- Smart & Final: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve
- Sprouts: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve
- Target: Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve
- Trader Joe’s: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve
- Whole Foods: Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve
Are local pharmacies open late on Christmas Eve?
Here are open hours for pharmacies in SLO County on Christmas Eve:
- CVS: Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve, pharmacy open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Walgreens: Open 24 hours, pharmacy open 1:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Christmas Eve
- Walmart: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve
- Vons: Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve, pharmacy open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What closes early in SLO County on Christmas Eve?
Government offices such as the U.S. Postal Service and public libraries will be open on Christmas Eve, though libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Package delivery services FedEx and UPS will also be open on Christmas Eve.
