(NEXSTAR) — Forgot an ingredient for your Christmas Day meal? Still need a stocking stuffer? You're in luck, but you may have to act fast: While many national grocery stores will be open for Christmas Eve, they'll be closed on Christmas Day.

For most companies, stores will close early on Christmas Eve.

Before you visit any store, whether its on this list or not, you may want to confirm its hours online or by calling ahead.

Stores open for Christmas Eve, closed for Christmas Day

• Albertsons: Open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to its weekly ad.
• ALDI: Many ALDI stores will close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. You can find your local store’s hours online.
• Big Lots: The more than 900 stores are now holding "going out of business" sales will have limited hours on Christmas Eve, with many closing at 8 p.m. You can confirm your store's hours online.
• Costco: Most warehouses are set to close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, but you can confirm your local Costco’s hours here.
• Dollar General: Stores will be open until 10 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve.
• Kroger: A spokesperson tells Nexstar that Kroger’s family of stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.
• Rite Aid: A representative for Rite Aid confirmed to Nexstar that stores will be open for Christmas Eve but with limited hours. You can find your store’s hours here.
• Sam's Club: Your local warehouse will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
• Sprouts: Stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Target: Most stores will be open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
• Trader Joe's: All stores will close at 5 p.m., according to a company spokesperson.
• Walmart: Hours, which can be confirmed here, may vary by store on Christmas Eve, but all stores will close for Christmas Day.
• Wegmans: Hours for both the stores and their pharmacies may vary, and can be found online. 
• Whole Foods: Like others, hours may vary across stores on Christmas Eve, and all stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

Stores open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

• CVS: Stores are expected to be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but hours may vary. You can find store and pharmacy hours online.
• Walgreens: While stores will be open for both Christmas Eve and Day this year, Walgreens recommends checking your location's store and pharmacy hours before heading out.

If you're in a real pinch on Christmas Day, most gas stations and convenience stores remain open.

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