Is there anything open on Christmas Day 2024? Shops, restaurants and fast food chains are open here.

Those looking for last minute gifts or who find they are missing one Christmas dinner ingredient can be lucky if they are located near one of the few retailers and chains that are open today. Most stores, restaurants and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day throughout the United States

Is there anything open on Christmas Day?

Unlike Thanksgiving, most stores, restaurants and grocery chains close their doors on Christmas Day to give their employees the day off. Still, there are some options for people who need the basics, with the Sheetz convenience store chain among those that will keep their doors open on December 25.

Which superstores and department stores are open on Christmas Day?

You are probably out of luck if you want to shop in a superstore or department store on Christmas Day. The following retailers will be closed on December 25:

• Costco
• Kohl’s
• Sam’s clubs
• Goal
• Walmart

Which grocery stores are open on Christmas Day?

You’ll likely have a better chance of finding a grocery store open on December 25th, although many will be closed for the holiday or operating reduced hours.

Open at Christmas:

• Acme Markets, but with limited hours. Check your local store’s opening hours here.
• Albertsons, although only a limited number and they will have shorter hours. Check your local store here.
• Giant Food: Select stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., although all pharmacies will be closed except stores 117 (Catonsville, Maryland); 132 (Bethesda, Maryland) and 159 (Pikesville, Maryland).
• Safeway, but only in some locations. You can check your location’s opening hours here page.
• Vons, but again only some stores will be open for Christmas. Locations and opening hours are available here.

Christmas closed:

• Aldi
• Food Lion
• Hooks
• Publix
• Stop & Shop
• Trader Joe’s
• Whole foods

Are any pharmacies open on Christmas Day?

A few may be open, but it’s best to check ahead before heading out.

Open:

• Three Giant Food pharmacies will be open for limited hours on Christmas Day. They are Stores 117 (Catonsville, Maryland); 132 (Bethesda, Maryland) and 159 (Pikesville, Maryland), although all others will be closed on December 25
• CVS Pharmacies will be open for Christmas, although some stores may have reduced hours, a spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch. The company advises customers to check local opening times at cvs.com.

Closed:

Is McDonald’s open Christmas Day?

Many McDonald’s locations are open on Christmas Day, but opening hours may vary. You can check local opening times here.

Are Dunkin’ and Starbucks open Christmas Day?

Many Dunkin’ locations are open Christmas Day, though the company recommends checking the mobile app to confirm if a location is open before you head out.

Starbucks says many of its locations will also be open on Christmas, but also recommends checking ahead as stores may change their hours. You can find local shops’ opening hours usingStarbucks® appor at the company store locator website.

Are other restaurants and fast food chains open on Christmas Day?

Yes, some fast food chains and restaurants will be open for Christmas, but many will be closed. It’s always best to check ahead before heading out.

Open Christmas Day:

• IHOP restaurants will be open for the holidays, but hours may vary, so customers should check with their local IHOP.
• Sheetz locations will be open and serving food to order.

Closed Christmas Day:

• Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
• Chick-fil-A
• Chillies
• Chipotle
• Eddie V’s
• Longhorn Steakhouse
• Olive garden
• Outback Steakhouse
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Season 52
• The capital grid
• Shipyard