Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October and will fall on October 14, 2024. While it is a federal holiday, most grocery stores, those often lumped in with many other retailers, will be opening their doors to offer shoppers their services. Below, we’ve compiled a list of how several different popular grocery chains-Walmart, Costco, Target, Aldi, and Kroger-will observe the holiday. First, we’ll begin by trying to understand Columbus Day for those readers not as familiar.
Columbus Day: A day to commemorate
Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas in 1492. Of course, this has become a sorta controversial holiday in the past few years, with many communities electing instead to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. For 2023, though it is a federal holiday, many states may be offering Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Mostly, grocery stores should be open regular hours, although some may have holiday hours.
Grocery store hours for major chains
Here’s how many of your favorite grocery retailers fared on Columbus Day 2024:
- Walmart: Walmart will be open Columbus Day. Many stores are open extended hours and are typically open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., though it is always best to check local listings as the hours can vary from store to store.
- Costco: While Costco does take a few holidays off, Columbus Day is not one of them. Hours are normally from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., but again, some variation may happen depending on location.
- Target: Target reports it will be open on Columbus Day, typically from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Those hours vary depending on location, so particular store changes in hours are best obtained by calling your local store.
- Aldi: Aldi grocery stores will be open on Columbus Day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., though individual store hours may vary, so local Aldi websites would be a good resource.
- Kroger: Kroger stores are also open on Columbus Day. While most locations operate on typical hours-from 6 a.m. to midnight-hours do vary from location to location.
- Sam’s Club: 8 a.m. for Plus members, 10 a.m. for all others until 6 p.m.
More groceries stores open
Besides the major chains above, other stores to get your groceries will include:
- Whole Foods: Regular hours
- Trader Joe’s: Typically opens from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Safeway: The store is normally open on regular hours.
Grocery shoppers should also be aware that while grocery stores remain open, many will have a skeleton crew or operate on shortened hours during the holiday.
Things to consider for shoppers
While grocery stores may remain open on Columbus Day, shoppers would do well to plan ahead just a little.
- Check your local listings: Store hours may vary significantly depending on location, and local store websites should be checked for specific hours or called to confirm.
- Anticipate busier stores: Many plan on taking advantage of the holiday either to go shopping or do some meal preparation.
- Limited services: In-store services might be scanty in staff on the job, or the product selection might be limited, such as a deli counter or floral department.
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