If you forgot a critical recipe item or put off your grocery shopping to the last minute, here's a handy list of the hours for local grocers and markets. Small corner stores are open through Christmas Eve, but only the big, chain stores will be open Christmas Day.

7-Eleven 2617 P St., NW

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: Open 24 hours.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25: Open 24 hours.

Dean & Deluca M St., NW

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25: Closed

Safeway 1855 Wisconsin Ave., NW

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: Open 24 hours.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25: Open 24 hours.

Sara's Market 3008 Q St., NW

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25: Closed

Scheele's Market 1331 29th St NW

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

Christmas Day, Dec. 25: Closed

Trader Joe's 1101 25th St., NW

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25: Closed

Whole Foods

Georgetown 2323 Wisconsin Ave., NW

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

Christmas Day, Dec. 25: Closed

Foggy Bottom 2201 Eye St., NW

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: 8 a.m to 6 p.m.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25: Closed