What's open on Christmas Eve? See hours for Walmart, Target, restaurants, stores, more
Whether
you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a new sweater, last-minute shoppers
and travelers will have plenty of options this Christmas Eve.
However, if you need visit the post office or
bank, it is best to plan ahead as most major banks, post offices and shipping
services will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Most national retailers, fast food chains and
grocery stores will be open on Dec. 24 this year, albeit some with reduced
hours. Companies such as Walmart, Costco, Cracker Barrel and Krispy Kreme will all be open on
Sunday, but will close early.
Here's everything you need to know about
what's open and closed on Sunday, Dec. 24. It's best to check with your local
store or restaurant online before leaving home, as hours and closures can vary
by location.
Is Walmart
open on Christmas Eve?
Yes, all Walmart stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Christmas Eve, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Target open on Christmas
Eve?
Target stores will be open on Christmas Eve, however
most stores will
close at 8 p.m.
Store hours vary by location, so it is best
to check with your local store for more specific information regarding their
holiday hours.
Are Costco and Sam's Club open on Christmas
Eve?
Costco warehouses will be open from 8:30 a.m. to
5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to the company's
website.
Sam's Club locations will close at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Will Home Depot, Lowe's or Ace Hardware be
open on Christmas Eve?
Home Depot stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
on Christmas Eve, while Lowe's stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Dec. 24.
Ace Hardware stores will be open normal business hours
on Christmas Eve.
Are
pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens open on Christmas Eve?
Many CVS stores will be open regular hours over the
holidays, however some stores may be closed or have reduced hours. Check with
your local pharmacy for their specific holiday hours.
All Walgreens locations will be open regular hours on
Christmas Eve, the company told USA TODAY.
It is always best to check your local store's
hours before going. You can find your local CVS here and
Walgreens here.
Is the post office open on Christmas Eve?
Will mail be delivered?
Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year,
which means local post office locations will be closed and regular mail will
not be delivered on Dec. 24, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
Mail will also not be collected from blue
USPS collection boxes.
Priority Mail Express mail will be delivered
only in limited locations and an extra fee for those deliveries will be
assessed, according to the USPS.
Are UPS and FedEx open on Christmas Eve?
UPS will not offer pickup or delivery
services on Sunday, Dec. 24.
Some UPS Store locations may have modified
business hours on Christmas Eve. The company suggests checking with your local
store for specific hours of operation.
Most of FedEx's services will be unavailable
on Christmas Eve, according to the company's
holiday schedule, and FedEx Office locations will have modified hours.
Are banks open on Christmas Eve?
Branches of Bank of America, Citibank, PNC,
Truist and more will not open their branches on Dec. 24 due to the holiday
falling on a Sunday.
Will pet stores like PetSmart and Petco be
open on Christmas Eve?
PetSmart stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Christmas Eve, while Petco stores will open until 7 p.m.
Will
convenience stores like 7-Eleven, Sheetz and Pilot Flying J be open on
Christmas Eve?
All Sheetz locations will be open on
Christmas Eve.
7-Eleven store hours vary by location but
most are open 24/7, the company told USA TODAY.
Pilot Flying J will also be open on Christmas
Eve.
What retail stores are open on Christmas Eve?
Here's which retail stores will be open on
Christmas Eve, including their hours:
Best
Buy: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble: Open regular hours
JCPenney: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
Nordstrom: Stores will be open limited hours; Store hours
vary by location
Macy's:
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Kohl's: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dick's Sporting Goods: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cabela's: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bass Pro Shop: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
REI: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
TJ Maxx: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Marshall's: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HomeGoods: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Burlington: Open regular hours
Belk: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Five Below: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Victoria's Secret: All stores will close by 4 p.m.
H&M: Store hours vary by location
IKEA: Stores will close by 5 p.m.
Office Depot and OfficeMax: Stores will close by 5 p.m.
Staples: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sephora: Store hours vary by region and location
Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
What grocery stores are open on Christmas
Eve?
All grocery stores below will be open, though
some are operating under adjusted hours. It is always best to check with your
local store and pharmacy hours before visiting.
All stores in the Kroger family or companies will be open regular hours
on Christmas Eve. The Kroger family of stores includes: Baker’s, City Market,
Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store,
King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n
Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug.
Trader Joe's: All stores will close at 5 p.m.
Whole Foods: Open with limited hours; Check
with your local store regarding their specific holiday hours
Publix: All stores will close at 7 p.m.
Aldi: Open with limited hours; Check with
your local store regarding their specific holiday hours
Winn-Dixie: All stores will close at 9 p.m.
Meijer: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sprouts Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Lidl: All stores will close at 7 p.m.
Giant Eagle: All stores will close at 5 p.m.;
Pharmacies will close at 3 p.m.
Wegman's: All stores will close at 8 p.m.
What restaurants are open on Christmas Eve?
Chick-fil-A is closed, as the holiday falls
on a Sunday, but all restaurants and major chains below will be open regular
business hours unless noted otherwise.
McDonald's: Hours vary by location, but most
locations will be open on Christmas Eve. You can check hours for your local
restaurant here.
Starbucks: Store hours vary by location. You
can find hours for a specific store using the Starbucks app or here.
Dunkin': Most locations will be open. Store
hours vary by location. Customers can check hours for their local Dunkin' using
the Dunkin' app or the online
store locator.
Taco Bell: Hours vary by location, but you
can check your local Taco Bell's hours here.
Burger King: Hours vary by location
Popeyes: Hours vary by location
IHOP: Hours vary by location
Red Lobster: Hours vary by location
Cracker Barrel: All restaurants will close at
2 p.m.
Krispy Kreme: All locations will close at 6
p.m.
Hooters: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Most restaurants will be
open with limited hours
Outback Steakhouse
KFC
Firehouse Subs: Holiday hours vary by
location
Texas Roadhouse: Holiday hours vary by
location
PF Chang's: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fogo de Chão: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Chili's Grill and Bar: Most restaurants
closing at 6 p.m.
White Castle: All restaurants will close
between 5-8 p.m.
Zaxby's: Some restaurants may close as early
as 2 p.m.
Whataburger: All restaurants will close at 6
p.m.
Maggiano's: Most restaurants will close at 6
p.m.