Christmas has arrived, which for millions of Americans means gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday.

Most grocery, retail and restaurant chains will remain open on Christmas Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, and most will shut their doors on Christmas Day.

If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store to pick up something for your holiday gathering, Walmart will be an option for you this year, as the company told USA TODAY their stores will be open on Dec. 24 until 6 p.m.

Walmart stores will be closed on Dec. 25, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

What grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve?

In addition to Walmart, the following grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.

• Acme closing at 6 p.m.
• Aldi closing at 4 p.m.
• BJ’s Wholesale Club closing at 6 p.m.
• Costco closing at 5 p.m.
• Food Lion closing at 6 p.m.
• Giant/Super G stores closing at 6 p.m., pharmacies at 4 p.m.
• Harris Teeter closing at 7 p.m.
• Meijer, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Publix closing at 7 p.m.
• Redner’s closing at 5 p.m.
• Safeway closing at 6 p.m.
• Sam’s Club closing at 6 p.m.
• ShopRite; First State and Brandywine stores close at 6 p.m. Christina Crossing store closes at 4 p.m.
• Sprouts closing at 7 p.m.
• Whole Foods closing at 7 p.m.
• Trader Joe’s closing at 5 p.m.
• Wegman’s closing at 6 p.m.
• Winn-Dixie closing at 9 p.m.

What retail stores are open on Christmas Eve?

In addition to Walmart, the following retail stores will be open on Christmas Eve. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.

• Kohl’s: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• TJ Maxx: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• HomeGoods: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Marshall’s: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• JCPenney: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Home Depot: Stores will close at 5 p.m.
• Lowe’s: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
• Ace Hardware
• REI: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Bass Pro Shop: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sephora
• Burlington: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Belk: Regular stores and outlet stores attached to regular stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Other Belk outlets will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Dollar General: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Ikea: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Staples: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
• Office Depot: Stores will close at 5 p.m.
• OfficeMax: Stores will close at 5 p.m.
• PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• PetCo: Stores will close at 7 p.m.
• Target: Stores will close at 8 p.m.
• Tractor Supply Co.: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com. Ben Mace from the Delaware News Journal contributed to this story. Reach him at rmace@gannett.com.

Planning to break out Monopoly or Scrabble with the family over the holidays? Be careful.

Delaware ranks No. 5 in the nation when it comes to searching for how to cheat at card and board games, according to an analysis from World of Card Games.

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Google search volume data for terms related to cheating in multiple card and board games found that they accounted for 13.88 out of every 10,000 searches from Delawareans. Vermont had the highest search volume, according to the researchers, followed by Alaska and North Dakota.

“Whatever the reason, we hope players remember that the real joy of game night comes from the fun of playing together – not from having an ace up your sleeve,” said World of Card Games Founder Holger Sindbaek. “After all, nothing beats the warm feeling of a well-earned victory shared with loved ones during the holidays.”

A man was arrested after police found the dismembered remains of a missing Delaware woman in Maryland.

The investigation began on Friday, Dec. 20, around 10:15 p.m. when New Castle County Police responded to the 2700 block of Stone Place in the Village of Kent Apartments in Newark, Delaware. The boss of 31-year-old Tracy Nyariki had contacted police after she failed to report to work for several days.

Police searched through Nyariki’s apartment but were unable to find her. During the investigation, they uncovered several suspicious circumstances that made them concerned for her safety and wellbeing.

After they were unable to contact her, police issued a Gold Alert. Investigators then identified 32-year-old Nobert Matara as a person of interest in Nyariki’s disappearance.

With help from Aberdeen Police, investigators found Matara and his vehicle on the 1100 block of South Philadelphia Boulevard in Aberdeen, Maryland. They then found Nyariki’s dismembered remains in his vehicle, according to investigators.

Matara was arrested and is currently being held in Maryland where he is awaiting extradition to Delaware. Once transferred, he’ll be arraigned on the charge of first-degree murder.

Police said they may file additional charges against Matara as the investigation continues.  

If you have any information on the incident, please call Detective Adam Holubinka at (302) 395-8254 or email him at Adam.Holubinka@newcastlede.gov. You can also call the New Castle County Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800. You can also leave a tip by calling the Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or submit a tip online on the Delaware Crime Stoppers website.