Summary – Need to grab a gift or groceries on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Many stores have limited hours or are closed, but some remain open for those last-minute needs. Here’s a quick guide to what’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024.
Grocery Stores on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Major Chains:
- Albertsons, Safeway, Kroger: Most stores open Christmas Eve with reduced hours; many closed Christmas Day, but some open with adjusted hours. Check your local store.
- 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 on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- 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. Check your local store.
- 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 on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Banks: Most banks closed Christmas Day. Use mobile banking or ATMs.
- 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, 24-hour locations remain 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.
Remember to check with your local stores for specific hours as these can vary.