Is Walgreens open for Christmas 2024? Details of holiday hours

Just because it’s Christmas doesn’t mean colds, coughs and flus are on hiatus. In fact, if anything, all holiday gatherings this time of year are prime breeding grounds for viruses and other unwanted guests.

If the sniffles are popping up this Christmas and you need to make a last minute trip to the pharmacy, you may be wondering what Walgreens’ Christmas hours are. While all is well, maybe you’ve just realized you’re out of batteries for the latest and greatest tech toy Santa delivered under the tree or ran out of milk to make French toast on Christmas morning, which means you’re looking for an open grocery store.

While many stores are closed on Christmas Day to allow their employees to enjoy the day with friends and family, a handful of retailers and merchants remain open for business. But what about Walgreens?

Luckily, we’ve got all the details on whether Walgreens will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, along with what you need to know about the pharmacy’s holiday hours to make sure you get exactly what you need — when you need it most.

Although Walgreens has historically been open for business on Christmas, the retailer recently began closing Thanksgiving to give its employees time off to spend with loved ones.

So if you’re wondering if the shops will be open for Christmas this year, it’s a fair question. To answer that, TODAY.com reached out to Walgreens to get the details, and here’s what you need to know.

Walgreens Christmas Eve Hours 2024

If you’re planning a trip to Walgreens on Christmas Eve, you’re in luck that the stores will be open during regular business hours, but pharmacy hours may vary from location to location.

Walgreens opening hours Christmas Day 2024

As for Christmas Day, most stores will be open with adjusted opening hours from

Walgreens New Years Time

No matter what your New Year’s plans include—fancy dinner, a movie on the couch, or a mix of the two—Walgreens will be open regular hours New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. All 24-hour locations will remain open 24 hours.

Where to find a Walgreens near you

Whether you’re hoping to check store hours or find a Walgreens near you, find the right pharmacy store locator here.