Thu Dec 25 08:00:00 UTC 2025: News Article:

Houston Retailers Announce Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours

HOUSTON – Houstonians planning last-minute Christmas shopping or grocery runs should take note: many major retailers and grocery stores are adjusting their hours for Christmas Eve and closing completely on Christmas Day.

Major chains like H-E-B, Kroger, Target, Costco, Aldi, and Food Lion have announced their holiday hours. H-E-B stores will close early on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) at 8 p.m., with pharmacies closing at 5 p.m. Curbside and Home Delivery will also have adjusted hours. All H-E-B locations will be closed on Christmas Day.

Kroger stores and fuel centers will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with most pharmacies closing at 4 p.m. Kroger stores, including its various subsidiaries, will remain closed throughout Christmas Day.

Target stores are open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day. Costco is closed on Christmas Day. Aldi stores will be open on Christmas Eve, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. before closing on Christmas Day. Food Lion stores will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closing for Christmas Day.

For those hoping to purchase alcoholic beverages, liquor stores in Texas will be closed on Christmas Day, in accordance with state law.

It is recommended that shoppers double-check the specific hours of their nearest location to confirm holiday schedules.

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