How late are Boise grocery stores open on Christmas Eve? See holiday hours
Picture this: You’re in the middle of preparing your holiday feast when you get a funny feeling in the pit of your stomach.
You’ve forgotten to buy a key ingredient, and it’s Christmas Eve.
Don’t panic. The Idaho Statesman has created a guide to when grocery stores and pharmacies are open in Boise on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day — and which stores are closing in observance of the holiday.
Holiday hours can vary depending on location. It’s a good idea to verify with your local store before leaving the house.
When are Boise grocery stores open on Christmas Eve?
A number of supermarkets will be open in the Boise area Wednesday for Christmas Eve shopping, according to official websites or employees.
Here’s when:
- Albertson’s: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Boise Co-Op: Open: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Costco: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fred Meyer: Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Grocery Outlet: Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Target: Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Walmart Supercenter: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- WinCo: Open midnight to 5:30 p.m.
- Safeway: Open 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Grocery Outlet: Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Which supermarkets are closed in Boise on Christmas Day?
A number of local grocery stores will be closed on Thursday for Christmas Day.
They include:
- Albertson’s
- Boise Co-Op
- Costco Wholesale
- Fred Meyer
- Target
- Trader Joe’s
- Walmart
- WinCo
- Whole Foods
- Grocery Outlet
All stores will reopen with normal operating hours on Friday, Dec. 26.
Which supermarkets are open in Idaho on Christmas?
At least one grocery store chain with locations in Idaho will be open on Thursday for Christmas Day.
Safeway will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
Are pharmacies open in Boise on Christmas? See holiday hours
In Boise, CVS Pharmacy will be open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday for Christmas Eve, while the pharmacy will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Shoppers can visit CVS on Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but the pharmacy will be closed.
The pharmacy inside Fred Meyer will be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Christmas Eve, closing on Christmas Day.
The pharmacy inside Costco will be open on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Like the rest of the wholesale warehouse store, it’ll close Thursday for Christmas Day.
Is the mall open in Boise for Christmas?
Boise Towne Square will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Christmas Eve.
However, the Boise mall will be closed Thursday for Christmas Day.
What’s closed in Boise on Christmas Day?
Most government offices in Fresno, including the Idaho Division 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.
This story was originally published December 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM.