Is Costco closed for Christmas in Merced? Raley’s? Here’s which stores will be open
Run out of eggnog for your holiday party? Need to do some last-minute shopping?
Here’s a list of some of the Merced-area businesses that have special hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day — Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25 — from supermarkets and pharmacies to retailers.
The Merced Sun-Star vetted this list by calling store locations and checking websites.
Holiday hours can differ by location. Be sure to check with your local store before heading out.
Which grocery stores are open in Merced on Christmas? Closed?
Here’s when local grocery stores will be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Eve, and which ones will close:
Costco: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day
Choice Food Market: Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Food 4 Less: Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day
FoodMaxx: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve; open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Day
Grocery Outlet: Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day
Merced Food Center: Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
Raley’s: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day
Savemart: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve; open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Day. The Save Mart located in Los Banos at 1400 Mercey Springs Rd.
Save More Market: Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Sprouts Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
Smart and Final: Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
When are local pharmacies are open on Christmas Eve?
Here are open hours for pharmacies in the Fresno area on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
CVS: Select locations open 24 hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Rite Aid: Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve; pharmacy open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Day
Target: Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
Walmart: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
Walgreens: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Day.
Is local shopping mall open on Christmas?
Most stores at Merced’s Marketplace at Merced shopping center will have restricted hours on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, and have restricted hours on Wednesday, Christmas Day.
What’s closed on Christmas in Merced?
Several government offices, including post offices and public libraries, and most banks are closed in Merced on Tuesday and Wednesday for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, respectively.
Commercial package delivery companies FedEx and UPS are also closed on Christmas Day.
