AUSTIN, TEXAS — It's inevitable that someone will rush out to the grocery store on Christmas Eve for ingredients to holiday meals only to find the retailer has closed early. Store employees need time with their families, after all.

Know before you go. We researched holiday hours of operation for the most prominent retail and grocery stores, and here's what we found:

According to the company website, all ALDI stores are closed on Christmas Day, with limited hours on Christmas Eve. Holiday hours for individual ALDI stores can be found by using the store locator .

Arlan's Market, a family-owned business headquartered in Seabrook, Texas, has three stores in Austin. Hours will be limited on Christmas Eve, but no information was found on a uniform schedule. It's best to call your neighborhood Arlan's store ahead of time before heading out. The local Arlan's stores are:

There are a pair of these members-only warehouse stores in Austin, both closed on Christmas Day and operating on a shortened schedule on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two local stores are:

Houston-based Fiesta Food Mart operates a pair of Austin stores, each closed on Christmas Day and on shortened hours of operation on Christmas Eve. If you need something on Dec. 24 before the holiday closures, it's best to call the store to find out what their hours are. The stores are: 3909 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78722. Phone : (512) 406-3900 . 5510 I-35, Austin, TX 78745. Phone : (512) 373-7800 5510 I-35 #20, Austin, TX 78745. Phone : (512) 373-7800

HEB stores will have shortened hours on Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day. So Dec. 24 until 8 p.m. is it, folks.

Christmas Eve hours

Stores: Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Curbside: Open 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m

Last Home Delivery: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Pharmacy: Closes at 5 p.m.

Christmas Day

Stores: Closed

Pharmacy: Closed

Curbside: Closed

Home Delivery: Closed

Day After Christmas

Stores: Open regular hours

Curbside: Open at 9 a.m.

Home Delivery: Open at 9 a.m.

RANDALL'S

According to the Randall's website, stores are closed on Christmas Day. To contact Randall's for yourself, call 1-877-723-3929 or visit www.randalls.com. The three Randall's stores are:

2025 W Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704. Phone: (512) 443-3083.

10900 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759. Phone: (512) 342-4250.

9911 Brodie Lane, Austin, TX 78748. Phone: (512) 282-5720.

6600 S MoPac Expy S, Austin, TX 78749. Phone: (512) 891-4350

ROYAL BLUE GROCERY

Especially when downtown, you've probably come across one of these high-end specialty markets that sells a limited number of groceries and prepared food, along with beer and wine. These little markets typically have seating outside for customers dropping in for a quick bite. The local Royal Blue Grocery stores are:

TRADER JOE'S

Trader Joe's stores will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and close on Christmas Day. The Trader Joe's in Austin are:

WALMART

According to the retailer's website, the only major holiday during Walmart closes is Christmas. On Christmas Eve, Walmart stores will close at 8 p.m., local time. There are a number of ways to contact Walmart for yourself to verify business hours:

Phone Number: Customers can contact the customer service department at 1-800-925-6278. You can contact the financial services department at 1-877-294-7880. The business card services is available at 1-877-294-1086. The gift card services department is available at 1-888-537-5503. The pharmacy department is available at 1-800-273-3455.

Customers can contact the customer service department at 1-800-925-6278. You can contact the financial services department at 1-877-294-7880. The business card services is available at 1-877-294-1086. The gift card services department is available at 1-888-537-5503. The pharmacy department is available at 1-800-273-3455. Email Contact: You can send an email to the customer service department [+]and ask questions relating to store operations or voice concerns about products or services.

You can send an email to the customer service department [+]and ask questions relating to store operations or voice concerns about products or services. Mail: Customers can send questions or concerns to the customer service department at Walmart Home Office 702 SW 8th Street Bentonville, AK 72716-8611.

Customers can send questions or concerns to the customer service department at Walmart Home Office 702 SW 8th Street Bentonville, AK 72716-8611. Social Media: Customers can reach out to the customer service department through social media. Connect with a customer service agent on Facebook [+], Twitter [+], Google+ [+], Pinterest [+]or YouTube [+]

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WHOLE FOODS MARKET

Christmas Eve: Monday, Dec. 24, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Christmas Day: Tuesday, Dec. 25, CLOSED

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