India, Dec. 24 -- Christmas is almost here. Consumers across the US are shopping in full swing to make preparations for the festival. Almost all the major grocery and retail stores are open on Christmas Eve. Here is all you should know about the hours and availability of grocery and retail stores, including Costco, Walmart, and IKEA.

Usually, executive members are allowed to start shopping at 9 AM, while regular store hours are from 10 AM to 8:30 PM. Costco warehouses will open at 10 AM on Christmas Eve and close early at 5 PM, per Today.com.

On all significant holidays, including Christmas Day, Costco warehouses are usually closed. Similarly, on Thursday, December 25, stores will be closed. On Friday, December 26, Costco will resume bu...