Forgot to buy your favorite coffee creamer ahead of the holidays, or you’re a bottle short of sparkling wine? Finding stores open on Christmas Day can be a bit of a challenge. However, in San Diego, several pharmacies, convenience stores, and select grocery chains remain open for last-minute needs. Here’s what’s open and until what time on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Grocery stores
While most big-name grocers like Ralphs, Walmart, and Target are closed, a few major chains in San Diego typically keep their doors open for limited hours:
- Vons has most locations open 6 AM – 3 PM
- Albertsons has select locations open from 8 AM to 4 PM
- Safeway has select locations open with adjusted hours – we recommend calling ahead if you plan to visit them
- Gelson’s is typically closed on Christmas Day – but remains open until 11 PM on Christmas Eve
Major stores confirmed to be closed on Christmas Day
Here’s what we know won’t be open on December 25:
- Big box: Target, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club.
- Grocery: Ralphs, Food4Less, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Aldi, Sprouts.
- Home improvement: Home Depot, Lowe’s.
Pharmacies & drugstores
Drugstores are often the most reliable option on Christmas Day for essentials. However, pharmacy counter hours may differ from the front-of-store hours.
- CVS: Most locations will be open with modified hours, typically 8 AM – 9 PM. Stores that are usually 24/7 should remain open all day.
- Walgreens: Most stores are open between 8 AM – 6 PM. 24-hour locations will remain open all day.
- Rite Aid: Most locations are expected to be closed on Christmas Day.
Convenience stores & gas stations
These are almost guaranteed to be open 24/7:
- 7-Eleven
- Circle K
- Speedway
- Chevron / Shell / Arco
Good to know
Even for stores listed as open, hours can vary. We highly recommend using the store’s official app or calling the specific location in San Diego before heading out, to confirm they haven’t closed early.