Aldi confirms all 2,100 stores will close down for entire day during grocery blackout and Costco won’t be any help

ALDI will conduct mass closures soon, forcing holiday shoppers to head elsewhere for grocery needs.

The supermarket chain has over 2,100 locations in 38 states, and every single one will shutter their doors for 24 hours.

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The retailer observes several holidays during the year (stock image)[/caption]

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Costco will also be unavailable to consumers for the whole day (stock image)[/caption]

It may not surprise consumers who have frequented Aldi for years, as it typically shuts down on several key dates, per its website.

Each is a holiday — including Christmas, approaching fast in just 21 days.

Customers desperate for holiday meal ingredients, presents, or any other merchandise they might need from Aldi will not be able to shop in-store on December 25, as it observes the day and gives employees time to celebrate with loved ones.

Additionally, Aldi will have limited hours at its stores on Christmas Eve.

It would be wise for customers to double-check the hours of their local Aldi beforehand to confirm hours, as they’re subject to change state-to-state and store-to-store.

They can then adjust shopping plans to head to their nearest Aldi during the limited hours on Christmas Eve or after Christmas Day on December 26.

WAREHOUSE WOES

Competitors like Costco will also be no help on December 25.

The warehouse retailer also recognizes it as a time for employees to celebrate with friends and family.

Costco’s over 600 locations across the United States will shutter for the entire day.

Hours will also vary on Christmas Eve at Costco’s stores.

Some have listed limited hours of operation from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, but shoppers should, again, confirm the hours of their nearest location.

Aldi and Costco aren’t alone in their Christmas closures, as Publix, Sam’s Club, Trader Joe’s, Wegman’s, and Winn Dixie will shut down for the holiday.

Retail giants like Big Lots, Dollar Tree, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target, and Walmart will follow suit.

Still, this is the busiest shopping season of the year, with the average American expected to spend between $900 and $2,100 on gifts and supplies, per CBS News.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

That means some will stay open on Christmas Day — including Bravo Supermarkets, Giant, Duane Reade, CVS, select Walgreens locations, Wawa, and Circle K.

Casey’s General Store, Cumberland Farms, Starbucks, 7-Eleven, and Safeway are also set to be open on December 25.

Hours will still vary by location and state and will likely be limited.

Many retailers are having sweet deals on merchandise as the holiday draws closer.

At least four Christmas trees at Walmart are starting at prices as low as $38.

Shoppers are also going crazy over Target’s $5 Christmas mugs.