Will my pharmacy be open on Christmas Eve? What you need to know in Michigan

It’s never a good time to run out of medicine you need after your pharmacy closes.

With Christmas just a day away, it’s a good time to know if your pharmacy is open if you need to pick something up.

The holiday falls on Wednesday this year. Christmas is a federal holiday, which means business stops across most federal institutions and some private businesses, so you likely won’t be able to run errands that require government actions or documents, or do personal banking.

Here’s what you need to know about major drugstore chains, like CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid, and whether they’ll be open Christmas Eve this year.

As pharmacy opening hours vary widely between retailers, it is recommended that you call your local pharmacy or store or check their websites for more specific information.

Is Christmas a federal holiday?

Yes, Christmas is a federal holiday in the United States. All federal offices, including courts, post offices, Social Security offices and others, will be closed.

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Is Christmas a state holiday in Michigan?

Yes, Christmas is one state holiday in Michigan. Government offices, such as the Secretary of State, will be closed and government employees will be furloughed.

Are the banks open at Christmas?

The answer is no. Christmas is one of several federal holidays, so banks and credit unions are not open. Christmas Eve is not a public holiday, but certain banks may close branches early.

ATMs in banks should remain operational.

Is Kroger open for Christmas?

No, Kroger grocery stores are closed on Christmas Day.

Kroger stores, pharmacies and fuel centers will be open until 5 p.m. Christmas Eve.

Is Meijer open for Christmas?

No, Meijer stores are closed on Christmas Day.

Meijer is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Will Target be open this Christmas?

Yes, Target stores are open Christmas Eve. However, they close at 20.00 local time said the company in a press release. Pharmacies within Target are operated by CVS Pharmacy. It is recommended to check with your local stores for exact opening hours on December 24th.

Target stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Target will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve.

Will Walmart be open Christmas Eve?

Yes, Walmart stores will be open on Christmas Eve, but stores close at 6 p.m. local time, the company told USA TODAY.

Walmart stores are closed on Christmas Day. Walmart will be open with modified hours on Christmas Eve.

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Is CVS open Christmas Eve?

CVS pharmacies will be open Christmas Eve, although some locations may have reduced hours, the company told USA TODAY. The company encourages customers to call their local store before visiting or to check opening hours CVS.com.

Is Walgreens open Christmas Eve?

Yes, the Walgreens locations will have normal business hours on Dec. 24, the company told USA TODAY. Walgreens locations are closed for Christmas.

Is Rite Aid open Christmas Eve?

Yes, Rite Aid locations will be open Christmas Eve with varying hours, the company told USA TODAY. Customers are encouraged to check the Rite Aid website for holiday store hours. Opening hours during Christmas vary from place to place.

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This article originally appeared on the Detroit Free Press: What you need to know about dispensaries opening Christmas 2024 in Michigan