Stores Open on Christmas : Need to run to the store on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Find out which grocery stores, retail stores, pharmacies, and other essential services are open with this handy guide.
Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Major Chains
- Albertsons, Safeway, Kroger: Most locations open Christmas Eve with reduced hours; many closed Christmas Day, but some may have limited hours.
- Whole Foods, Aldi, Trader Joe’s: Open with modified hours on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day.
Warehouse Clubs
- Costco: Closed Christmas Day.
- Sam’s Club: Closes at 6 pm local time on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day.
Retail Stores Open on Christmas Eve
Big Box Stores
- Walmart: Closes at 6 pm local time on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day.
- Target: Open 7 am to 8 pm local time Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day.
Home Improvement
- Home Depot: Generally closes at 5 pm on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day.
- Lowe’s: Open as normal on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day.
Department Stores
- Macy’s: Open 8 am to 7 pm local time on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day.
- Kohl’s: Open 7 am to 7 pm local time on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day.
- Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack: Open with limited hours on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day.
Other Services Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Banks
Most banks are closed on Christmas Day. Utilize mobile banking or ATMs for your banking needs.
Pharmacies
- CVS: Open with potentially reduced hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Rite Aid: Regular hours on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day.
- Walgreens: Open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with 24-hour locations remaining open.
Postal Services
- USPS: No mail delivery on Christmas Day.
- FedEx: Modified hours for some services on Christmas Eve, most closed Christmas Day.
- UPS: Normal operations on Christmas Eve, limited locations open Christmas Day with Express Critical service only.
Important Note: Always check with your local stores for specific hours as these can vary by location.
