With Christmas just around the corner, if you are still searching for special gifts for family or friends on your shopping list, or if you are missing a key ingredient for your Christmas feast, it’s best to check the information before heading out, as most stores have adjusted operating hours on Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas Day.
In the United States, most grocery stores, retail stores, chain restaurants, banks, and post offices will continue to operate on Christmas Eve but with many adjusting their hours. The stock market is scheduled to close early on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, most stores besides pharmacies will choose to remain closed.
Therefore, before you head out shopping, be sure to check the operating hours of the stores.
Costco: Open on Christmas Eve with adjusted hours; closed on Christmas Day.
Stores under Albertsons Companies (Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw’s, Vons, and Tom Thumb) will be open on Christmas Eve with shortened hours. The company advises customers to consult their local stores to confirm operating hours.
Kroger: Most stores will operate normally on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day.
Best Buy: Open on Christmas Eve with specific store hours varying; closed on Christmas Day.
Whole Foods: Open on Christmas Eve with adjusted hours; closed on Christmas Day.
Walmart: Walmart stores typically operate from 6 AM to 11 PM, but on Christmas Eve, hours may vary by location with many stores opening at 6 AM and closing at 6 PM.
Aldi: Open on Christmas Eve with adjusted hours; closed on Christmas Day.
Trader Joe’s: Open on Christmas Eve with adjusted hours; closed on Christmas Day.
Sam’s Club: Closes at 6 PM on Christmas Eve and remains closed on Christmas Day.
Home Depot: Advises customers to inquire about specific operating hours at local stores, with most locations closing at 5 PM on Christmas Eve and remaining closed on Christmas Day.
IKEA: Open on Christmas Eve from 10 AM to 6 PM; closed on Christmas Day.
Lowe’s: Open on Christmas Eve with closing time at 6 PM; closed on Christmas Day.
PetSmart: Open on Christmas Eve from 9 AM to 6 PM; closed on Christmas Day.
Target: Open on Christmas Eve from 7 AM to 8 PM; closed on Christmas Day.
PetCo: Closes at 7 PM on Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
Macy’s: Operating hours on Christmas Eve are from 8 AM to 7 PM; closed on Christmas Day.
Kohl’s: Operating hours on Christmas Eve are from 7 AM to 7 PM; closed on Christmas Day.
Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack: Limited hours on Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
CVS: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but hours may be shortened. Customers are advised to inquire before visiting local stores.
Rite Aid: Open on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day.
Walgreens: Open on Christmas Eve; all 24-hour stores will remain open, while most non-24-hour stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
For those planning last-minute mailing, it’s recommended to check postal service hours in advance.
United States Postal Service: Will not deliver mail on Christmas Day.
On Christmas Eve, FedEx Express and FedEx Office will operate on adjusted hours, while FedEx Ground and Custom Critical services will continue as usual. On Christmas Day, all FedEx services, except Custom Critical, will be suspended.
UPS will operate as usual on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, only a few UPS locations will be open, offering UPS Express Critical services.
Most banks will not provide teller services on Christmas Day. However, mobile banking services and ATMs are available.
Bank of America will be closed on Christmas Day; Wells Fargo will close from noon on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day; and JPMorgan Chase will also be closed on Christmas Day.
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will not be trading on Christmas Day.