Seasonal & Holidays
Grocery Stores Open On Christmas Eve In WI: Piggly Wiggly, Hy-Vee
Major and small retail grocery stores in Wisconsin will close on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. But many will be open on Christmas Eve.
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WISCONSIN— 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 Wisconsin adjust their hours for the holidays.
Major and small retail grocery stores in Wisconsin will close on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. But many will be open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Stores on the list below either confirmed their hours in an email to Patch or listed them on their websites:
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Aldi: Stores are closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and operate on a limited schedule on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. Aldi holiday hours vary by location.
CVS: Stores are open from 9 a.m-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and 80 percent of stores are closed on Christmas Day. On New Year’s Eve, stores open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., then operate on the regular 9 a.m.-7 p.m. schedule on New Year’s Day.
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Costco: Warehouse stores are closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day but open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Hy-Vee: All stores are closed on Christmas Day. Most are open from 6-a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and operate on a regular schedule on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Hy-Vee holiday hours may vary some by location.
Piggly Wiggly: Stores are closed on Christmas Day but open on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Publix: All stores will close at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day. Stores close at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Day operating hours may vary. Customers are encouraged to check Publix holiday hours for their individual stores.
Rite Aid: Stores are open regular hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, although some locations may adjust hours.
Sam’s Club: Warehouse stores are closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day and open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Target: All stores are open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas Day. Stores are open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Trader Joe’s: Stores are closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day, open for reduced hours on Christmas Eve and for regular hours on New Year’s Eve.
Walgreens: Depending on the region, stores will extend hours on Christmas Eve, reduced hours on Christmas Day, and from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The chain’s 24-hour stores will operate as usual. Check Walgreens holiday hours at stores in your area to be sure.
Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, and open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Whole Foods: All stores are closed on Christmas day. Hours vary by location on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Customers should check Whole Foods holiday hours for their location.
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