Christmas is almost here, and if you need to run out to grab a last-minute ingredient for your gathering, you'll have some options.

Many of the nation's grocery stores will close early Tuesday before Christmas Eve dinner is served. Why it matters: Your options will be limited to shop for ingredients for holiday cookies and Christmas meals.

Christmas Eve: Open 24/7. Hours may vary by location. Christmas Day: Open 24/7. Hours may vary by location. Christmas Eve: opens at 8 a.m. Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Day: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve: Close at 5 p.m. Check your store. Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.