Somehow, the holidays sneak up each year, with consumers running out stores like Costco at the last minute as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Hanukkah approach. But what are the warehouse club's hours this week?
Store hours hours for Costco may vary by location on Christmas Eve, with most Costco stores open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leading up to Christmas Eve, stores has regular hours, open from 10 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. during the week, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
On Christmas Day, Costco is closed, the website said. It's one of seven holidays the retailer observes, with closures also on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day.
But Costco isn't the only Chicago-area store closed on Christmas. Here's a full list of holiday store hours at grocery stores and more:
Grocery Store Hours: Christmas Eve
ALDI – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Market – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Local
Butera Market – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or later
Cermak Fresh Market – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Costco – Store hours vary by location, with many open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Food 4 Less – Closing at 8 p .m.
Henein's -- stores close at 4 p.m.
Jewel Osco – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mariano’s – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Meijer – stores may vary by location, with many stores open on Christmas Eve from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Strack and Van Til – Until 6 p.m.
Target – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tony’s Fresh Market – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Fresh Market – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Trader Joe's – Most Trader Joe's stores will close early on Christmas Eve, with many stores open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Walmart – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Walt’s Food Center – 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Whole Foods Market – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Woodman's Food Market – most stores expected to be open from midnight to 5:45 p.m.
Grocery Store Hours: Christmas Day
ALDI – Closed
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Market – Closed
Cermak Fresh Market – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Costco – Closed
Food 4 Less – Closed
Henein's – Closed on Christmas Day and the day after
Jewel Osco – Closed
Mariano’s – Closed
Meijer – Closed
Strack and Van Til – Closed
Target – Closed
Tony’s Fresh Market – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Fresh Market – Closed
Trader Joe's – Closed
Walmart – Closed
Walt’s Food Center –Closed
Whole Foods Market – Closed
Woodman's Food Market – Closed
Butera Market did not immediately respond to NBC Chicago's request for Christmas Day hours.
Retail Store Hours: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Best Buy
According to the website, many Best Buy stores will be "open for extended holiday hours," though customers are encouraged to check their location for exact times.
CVS
Store hours may vary by location, with some CVS locations open on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kohl's
Kohl's has extended store hours leading up to the holidays, from Dec. 20 to Dec. 23, with most locations open from 8 a.m. until midnight.
Christmas Eve, stores will open early, at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Orders placed by 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 will be available before stores close on Christmas Eve.
Macy's
Macy's holiday hours stores may vary, with most stores open on Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Starbucks
Starbucks hours vary by location and store, according to a spokesperson. Many stores on Christmas Eve may have reduced hours.
Customers are encouraged to use the Starbucks app or the Starbucks store locator for more.
TJ Maxx
Local stores may have extended hours leading up to Christmas week.
On Christmas Eve, most stores will be open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with stores closed on Christmas Day.
Walgreens
Store hours may vary, with Walgreens stores on Christmas Eve typically open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Walgreens plans to be open on Christmas, according to a spokesperson.
