What’s Open and Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024?

As Christmas approaches, you might find yourself running last-minute errands—whether it’s picking up a forgotten gift or grabbing an ingredient for your holiday meal. Since many businesses close to let their employees spend time with their families, it’s important to know what’s open and closed on these days.

This year, Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, December 24, and Christmas Day is Wednesday, December 25. Before heading out, check your local store or service for exact hours as they may vary by location.

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Grocery Stores

If you need to stock up on food or last-minute essentials, here’s what you can expect from grocery stores:

• Albertsons Companies (Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw’s, Vons, Tom Thumb):
  Most of these stores will be open on Christmas Eve but with reduced hours. On Christmas Day, many of them, such as Jewel-Osco, Randalls, Shaw’s, and Tom Thumb, will be closed. However, some Safeway, Albertsons, ACME, and Vons locations may open with adjusted hours. It’s a good idea to check with your local store before visiting.

• Kroger and Affiliated Stores (Ralphs, Dillons, Smith’s, King Soopers, Fry’s, Harris Teeter, etc.):
  Kroger stores will operate with normal hours on Christmas Eve but will close on Christmas Day. This policy also applies to other stores under Kroger’s banner, including Ralphs, King Soopers, and Fred Meyer.

• Whole Foods, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s:
  These popular grocery stores will open with modified hours on Christmas Eve but will close on Christmas Day.

• Costco and Sam’s Club:
  Costco will be closed on Christmas Day. Sam’s Club will shut down at 6 PM local time on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day.

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Retail Stores

Many retail stores will close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. Here’s a breakdown of major retailers:

• Walmart:
  Walmart stores will close early at 6 PM local time on Christmas Eve and will not open on Christmas Day.

• Target:
  Target will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM local time on Christmas Eve, but all locations will be closed on Christmas Day.

• Home Improvement Stores (Home Depot, Lowe’s):
  Home Depot stores will generally close at 5 PM on Christmas Eve and remain closed all day on Christmas Day. Lowe’s will also close on Christmas Day.

• Department Stores (Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom):
  Macy’s will open from 8 AM to 7 PM local time on Christmas Eve but will close for Christmas Day. Similarly, Kohl’s will operate from 7 AM to 7 PM on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack locations will have limited hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.

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Banks and Financial Centers

Financial services largely follow federal holidays, which means most banks and financial institutions will close on Christmas Day.

• Bank Hours:
  Bank of America and TD Bank will be closed on Christmas Day. Wells Fargo locations will close early, around noon local time, on Christmas Eve and stay closed all day on Christmas Day.

• Stock Market:
  Both the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ will not conduct trading on Christmas Day.

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Pharmacies

Pharmacies may be your go-to if you need medications or personal care items, but their hours vary during the holidays.

• CVS Pharmacy:
  CVS locations will remain open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but many will operate with reduced hours. It’s best to call ahead to check the schedule for your local store.

• Walgreens:
  Most Walgreens stores will stay open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. All 24-hour locations will remain open around the clock, but most other pharmacies within Walgreens stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

• Rite Aid:
  Rite Aid will keep regular hours on Christmas Eve but will close entirely on Christmas Day.

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Mail and Package Delivery

If you’re shipping gifts or expecting deliveries, pay attention to the holiday schedules for mail and courier services:

• United States Postal Service (USPS):
  USPS will not deliver mail on Christmas Day. Regular deliveries will be made on Christmas Eve.

• FedEx:
  FedEx Express and FedEx Office will operate with reduced hours on Christmas Eve, while other FedEx services, such as FedEx Ground, will operate as usual. On Christmas Day, only the FedEx Custom Critical service will be available; all other services will be closed.

• UPS:
  UPS will operate as usual on Christmas Eve, but on Christmas Day, only UPS Express Critical services will be available. Limited UPS Store locations may open on Christmas Day.

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Plan Ahead for Local Businesses

Smaller, locally owned businesses may have their own holiday schedules. Some may close entirely, while others could have reduced hours on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. It’s always a good idea to check ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

By staying informed, you can ensure your holiday plans run smoothly, whether you’re picking up last-minute groceries, buying gifts, or handling errands. Remember to double-check the hours of your local stores and services before heading out.