Which Retailers or Grocery Stores Will Be Open On Christmas

The hours of waiting are over and only a few hours are left for Christmas. Due to this Christmas Evening inevitably comes the last-minute rush for gifts and ingredients for use on holiday. Before going out the door to buy some groceries or gifts, you might want to check whether the retailers or grocery stores are open?

Business closings on Christmas Eve are less common than those on Christmas Day, but many large chains still cut back hours or close up shop early for the coming holiday. Operations can also vary by location. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules for your neighborhood spots online.

Here’s a list of major store across the U.S that will be open on Christmas Eve

WareHouses

Costco: The big-box warehouses will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, although hours may vary between locations.

Target: Most Target stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Double-check local hours here.

Walmart: the retailer will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Drug stores

CVS: Pharmacy locations will operate with normal hours on Christmas Eve, but some non-24 locations may have reduced hours or holiday closures. Customers are encouraged to call ahead.

Rite Aid: Certain stores are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. while others (including 24-locations) will close at 9 p.m.

Walgreens: The chain will be open with regular hours on Christmas Eve, but pharmacy hours vary by location.

Grocery stores

ALDI: Stores operated with limited hours.

Albertsons: The chain’s stores will be open with reduced hours on Christmas Eve. Pharmacies may also be closed or have reduced hours.

Harris Teeter: Open until 7 p.m.

Jewel-Osco: Stores and pharmacies are open with reduced hours.

Kroger: Most Kroger stores close early on Christmas Eve, although that can vary depending on store division and location.

Publix: Stores close at 7 p.m., but some locations may vary.

Safeway: Stores are open with reduced hours, pharmacies may also be closed or have different hours.

Sprouts Farmer’s Market: Stores are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Trader Joe’s: Stores are open until 5 p.m.

Whole Foods: Stores are open with modified hours, varying on location

Fast-food chains

 Chick-fil-A: The chain’s restaurants will be closed due to the holiday falling on a Sunday.

Chipotle: A representative said the chain will close at 3 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve.

Cracker Barrel: Its restaurants will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Dunkin’: Dunkin’ store hours vary by location, so the chain recommends checking a location’s hours on the Dunkin’ Mobile App before visiting.

McDonald’s: Stores are open, but some could close early. You can check local hours here.

Starbucks: Many Starbucks locations will be open, but hours can vary — with the company noting that “stores may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs” throughout the holiday season. It’s best to check ahead online.

Department stores

Kohl’s: Stores are open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Macy’s: Stores are open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., but locations can vary.

Meijer: Stores are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Target: Most Target stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Double-check local hours here.

Home improvement stores

Home Depot: Stores are open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lowe’s: Stores close at 6 p.m.