Is Target closed for Christmas in Fresno? Vons? Here’s which stores will be open
Run out of a key ingredient for your holiday feast? Need a last-minute gift?
Before heading out on Christmas, you might want to make sure your favorite store is open.
Here’s your guide to which Fresno-area businesses are open and closed for Christmas Eve on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day on Thursday, Dec. 25 — from supermarkets and pharmacies to retailers.
The Fresno Bee vetted this list by calling store locations and compiling information from the business’ websites.
Holiday hours can vary by location, so check with your local store before heading out.
When are grocery stores open in Fresno on Christmas Eve?
Most grocery stores in the Fresno area are open for Christmas Eve, although some are observing special holiday hours.
The majority of local supermarkets will close Thursday for Christmas Day.
- Aldi: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
- Costco: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
- Food 4 Less: Open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
- Foods Co.: Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
- FoodMaxx: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve; open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Day.
- Fresno Community Market: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Grocery Outlet: Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
- Save Mart: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve; open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Day.
- Smart and Final: Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
- Sprouts Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
- Trader Joe’s: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
- Vallarta Supermarkets: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Day.
- Ventura Supermarket: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Vons: Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas Eve; open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Day.
- WinCo Foods: Open midnight to 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
- Whole Foods: Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
Which supermarkets are open on Christmas Day?
Only a few grocery stores will open on Thursday for Christmas Day shopping, although most will have modified hours due to the holiday.
In Fresno, the list includes:
- FoodMaxx
- Fresno Community Market
- Save Mart
- Vallarta Supermarkets
- Vons
Are local pharmacies open for Christmas? See holiday hours
Most pharmacies and drugstores in the Fresno area will close for Christmas.
Most CVS Pharmacy stores in or around Fresno will be open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas Eve and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Day.
However, pharmacies are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Eve, depending on the location, and closed on Christmas Day.
Target stores will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve, closing on Christmas Day.
On Christmas Eve, Walgreens stores will be open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., while pharmacies will operate 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Walgreens stores will remain open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Day, but pharmacies will close.
Walmart will be open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and close on Christmas Day.
Is the mall open in Fresno on Christmas?
Fresno has two popular malls: River Park Shopping Center and Fashion Fair.
Fashion Fair will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday for Christmas Eve and closed Thursday for Christmas Day.
Most stores and restaurants at River Park Shopping Center will close Thursday for Christmas Day.
What’s closed on Christmas Day in Fresno?
Most government offices in Fresno, including the California Department of Motor Vehicles, U.S. Postal Service and public libraries, will close on Thursday for Christmas Day.
Most banks will also shut their doors for Christmas Day.
Package delivery companies including FedEx and UPS, will have modified operating hours on Christmas Eve and will not deliver on Christmas Day.