Holiday Hours Safeway

Safeway, a retail supermarket chain whose stores will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25, 2026, will not provide customer service, but it should be noted that a small number of departments are available to visit on this holiday, but their schedule should be checked on the official website.

Is Safeway Open on Christmas Eve 2026?

We recommend that you visit the supermarket chain on Christmas Eve and it will be open on this schedule:

December 24 Open 6 a.m. and Closed 7 p.m.

Please check directly with the supermarket information board as opening hours may vary for some supermarkets.

When is Safeway Open Day after Christmas?

If you decide to visit the supermarket the following day to buy groceries, you can do so at your convenience, all branches are open as normal:

December 26 Open 6 a.m. and Closed 10 p.m.

You can always check the information board or ask the cashier for any changes to the opening hours.

Safeway Holiday Hours 2026

Supermarkets will be open on most holidays, but you should check their schedules as opening/closing hours may vary. For example, on Christmas Day most supermarkets will not be open and on Thanksgiving Day the closing hours will change. This also applies to other holidays such as Easter and Independence Day.

HolidaysDateOperation Time
Father's day Jun 21 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Patrick's Day Mar 17 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Good Friday Apr 3 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Thanksgiving Nov 26 6 a.m. _ 7 p.m.
Black Friday Nov 27 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Mother's Day May 10 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Easter Monday Apr 6 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Halloween Oct 31 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Independence July 4 6 a.m. _ 7 p.m.
Labor Day Sep 7 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Veterans Day Nov 11 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Easter Sunday Apr 5 6 a.m. _ 7 p.m.
Christmas Eve Dec 24 6 a.m. _ 7 p.m.
Christmas Day Dec 25 Closed
New Year Jan 1 6 a.m. _ 7 p.m.

What Time Does Store Open?

On weekdays you can always visit any of the supermarket departments and they will be open as follows:

WeekDaysOperation Time
Monday 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Tuesday 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Wednesday 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Thursday 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Friday 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.

What are the Hours on Saturday and Sunday?

On weekends, particularly on Saturday and Sunday, some departments may change their closing times, but most will be open at the following times:

WeekendOperation Time
Saturday 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Sunday 6 a.m. _ 10 p.m.

Most Discussed Questions

This collection of answers to popular questions that shoppers have asked will help to give you an idea of the services available.

Does Safeway Have Sushi?

Safeway typically offers both standard and specialty types of sushi, including:

  • California rolls - with crab meat (or surimi), avocado and cucumber
  • Philadelphia rolls - with salmon, Philadelphia cheese and cucumber
  • Spicy Tuna Rolls - with spicy tuna and various additives to spice things up
  • Dragon rolls - with eel or avocado on top, often topped with tempura shrimp
  • Vegetarian rolls - with a variety of vegetables such as avocado, cucumber and sweet peppers

For accurate information about the availability and range of sushi at your nearest store, it is recommended to visit the official website.

Is Safeway Open 24 Hours?

It is worth noting that some of the company's stores do work around the clock, this approach is designed for locations where the attendance is quite high at different times of the day.

In order to check this or that store in what schedule it provides services, you need to use the store locator, which is available on the official website of the company.

Does Safeway Have Western Union?

Many stores of the company provide Western Union services. This means that you can send and receive money transfers, pay bills and use other Western Union financial services right in the store.

However, the availability and hours of Western Union services may vary from supermarket to supermarket. You can check the information by calling the customer service number.

Does Safeway Have Christmas Lights?

In the run-up to the holidays, Safeway stores typically expand their holiday merchandise selection to include Christmas lights. Shoppers can find different types of lights suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Examples may include:

  • Glowing garlands - with LED lights in a variety of colors and twinkle modes
  • Projection lights - that create festive patterns or images on the walls of the home or other surfaces
  • Shaped lights - in the shape of Christmas symbols such as Santa Claus, snowmen or Christmas toys
  • Christmas tree light cords - a variety of options to create a festive mood at your Christmas tree

However, it's worth remembering that the range can vary from store to store and stock availability.