Breaking: Here is the status on Giant for Christmas Day 2025. Most Giant locations plan to close on Christmas Day, with a small number of stores setting limited hours based on local decisions. That means your last minute butter dash may not happen at your usual spot. The good news, you still have options, both in your kitchen and around the corner.
What Giant is doing on December 25
Giant sets holiday hours store by store. The pattern is clear this year. Most stores will be dark on Christmas Day, then resume normal schedules on December 26. A few high density locations may open for very limited hours, focused on essentials. Think milk, eggs, bread, and a short staffed front end.
Pharmacies will not be a safe bet. Expect them to be closed, or open for a narrow window only where the store itself opens. Delivery and curbside pickup will be slim. Some neighborhoods will see no slots at all. Others may show afternoon windows, but those can disappear fast.
Call your store before you head out. Ask for the service desk, then confirm opening time, closing time, pharmacy hours, and whether delivery or pickup runs on the 25th.
How to confirm your local hours in minutes
Do not rely on a sign you saw last week. Hours change late in the game on holidays. Use the store locator on Giant’s website or app, then call. If no one answers, call again closer to the hour you expect them to open. Many managers update voicemail with holiday hours. If you are nearby, check the paper notice on the front doors today.
When you call, be specific. Ask about the bakery, deli, and prepared foods. Those departments usually close first, even when a store opens briefly. If you need a cake, a roast, or a party tray, assume pickup needs to happen today, not tomorrow.
Pharmacy and delivery reality check
Prescription pickups are the first thing to slip on holidays. Get refills now. For delivery, reserve early if your area shows slots. Substitutions will be heavy on Christmas Day, since warehouse teams and drivers run light. If you have a non negotiable item, do not depend on it arriving tomorrow.
Do not assume your usual pickup spot is open. Holiday staffing often closes curbside even when the store opens for walk in shopping.
If the doors are closed, cook with what you have
Great meals survive closed doors. The smartest holiday cooks lean on pantry creativity. Gravy from pan drippings and stock cubes. Greens wilted with garlic and chili. A cranberry pan sauce built from that half jar in the back of the fridge. And if you forgot rolls, you do not need yeast.
Here is a fast baking powder biscuit that saves Christmas dinner. It takes 20 minutes.
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt.
- Cut in 5 tablespoons cold butter until crumbly. Stir in 3 to 4 ounces cold milk, just to combine.
- Pat dough 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 squares. Brush tops with milk.
- Bake 12 to 14 minutes until tall and golden. Serve hot with butter and jam.
Short on greens? Sizzle olive oil, garlic, and red pepper in a skillet. Toss in any sturdy leaf, from kale to spinach, with a splash of water and salt. Cook two minutes. Finish with lemon or cider vinegar. That bright hit balances rich roasts with zero shopping.
Where to go if you must shop
If your local Giant is closed, you still have paths. Convenience stores and drugstores often open on holidays. Selection is tight, but clutch staples show up. You can usually find milk, cream, eggs, butter, bread, soda, ice, foil, and batteries. Smaller independent grocers in dense neighborhoods also keep partial hours.
- Convenience stores and gas marts for dairy, bread, ice, and snacks
- Drugstores for beverages, candy, paper goods, gift wrap, and batteries
- Independent corner markets for produce, herbs, and pantry staples
- Ethnic grocers for spices, rice, noodles, frozen dumplings, and sauces
Watch for higher prices on holiday. Shop with a short list and a plan.
The bigger picture for holiday eating
Holiday dining has shifted toward stress free builds. Prepared mains with a few signature sides. Rotisserie chicken with a glossy pan sauce. Store pies zhuzhed with whipped cream spiked with orange zest. This year, that approach matters more, since shopping windows are compressed. If your Giant opens for a short window, target prepared foods, bakery, and dairy first. If not, lean into your pantry and your freezer. A bag of peas, a knob of butter, and a splash of stock makes an elegant side in five minutes.
Finally, remember that joy is the trend that lasts. A warm table beats a perfect menu. Confirm your store hours, grab what you can today, then cook easy tomorrow. If the lights are off at Giant on Christmas Day, your kitchen still has you covered.
