What is open and closed for Christmas 2024

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If you need some last minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, you may be out of luck.

Most shops, restaurants and other businesses are closed on Christmas Day to give workers a chance to spend time with their own families, but there are a few you’ll find with their doors open (albeit with limited hours).

Here you can see which shops are open and closed during Christmas.

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FILE – Some Walgreens locations will be open Christmas Day, but they may have limited hours. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Albertsons: The stores will be open on Christmas Eve with reduced opening hours, and while many will be closed on Christmas Day, some may be open with limited opening hours. Check your local market before you head out.

Circle K: Many places are open 24/7, even on Christmas Day.

Safeways: Stores will be open Christmas Eve with reduced hours, and while many will be closed Christmas Day, some Safeway locations will be open with adjusted hours. Contact your local store to confirm.

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Starbucks: Some Starbucks are open on Christmas Day, but opening hours vary from location to location. Check your local Starbucks before you head out.

Walgreens: Many places are open on Christmas Day, but with reduced opening hours. Typically, if your local Walgreen’s is open 24 hours, it will be open for at least a few hours on Christmas Day.

7-The student: Many places are open 24/7, even on Christmas Day.

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Here are which stores are closed on Christmas Day, according to their respective websites:

  • ALDI
  • BJ’s Wholesale
  • Costco
  • Dollar General
  • Family Dollar/Dollar Tree
  • The fresh market
  • Harris Vipper
  • HEB
  • Hy-Vee
  • Hooks
  • Publix
  • Sam’s club
  • ShopRite
  • Stop & Shop
  • Goal
  • Trader Joe’s
  • Walmart
  • Wegmans
  • Whole foods
  • Winn Dixie

Postal delivery

The US Postal Service is open and delivering mail on Christmas Eve, but all post offices will be closed on Christmas Day and there will be no mail delivery.

UPS and FedEx are also closed on Christmas Day.

Banks

Banks are closed on Christmas Day. Most banks follow the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule, which includes Christmas Day. Many banks are open on Christmas Eve, although they may have reduced opening hours.

Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange are also closed on Christmas Day.

Courts and government offices

All federal, state and local government offices will be closed on Christmas Day. Courts are also closed.

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