As the holiday season approaches, it’s vital to know which businesses and services will be available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This year, Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, December 24, and Christmas Day is on Wednesday, December 25. Many establishments close their doors to allow employees to enjoy time with family and friends, so be sure to check local hours before heading out.
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Grocery Stores
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Albertsons Companies: Stores like Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw’s, Vons, and Tom Thumb will operate on Christmas Eve with reduced hours. Most will close on Christmas Day, while some locations may remain open with adjusted hours.
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Kroger: Generally open on regular hours on Christmas Eve, Kroger and its affiliates (Ralphs, Dillons, Smith’s, etc.) will be closed on Christmas Day.
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Whole Foods, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s: These stores will have modified hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
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Costco: Closed on Christmas Day. Sam’s Club will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed the following day.
Retail Stores
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Walmart: Closes at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and is closed all day Christmas.
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Target: Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
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Home Depot: Typically closes at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve; check local stores for confirmation. Closed on Christmas Day.
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Lowe’s: Open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
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Department Stores: Macy’s will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, while Kohl’s will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Both will be closed on Christmas Day. Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack will have limited hours on Christmas Eve and will close the next day.
Financial Centers
Most banks observe Federal Reserve holidays, leading to closures on Christmas Day. Mobile banking and ATMs remain available.
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Bank of America: Closed on Christmas Day.
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Wells Fargo: Closes at noon on Christmas Eve and is closed on Christmas Day.
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TD Bank: Closed on Christmas Day.
The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ will not have trading on Christmas Day.
Pharmacies
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CVS Pharmacy: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas, but with possible reduced hours—check locally.
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Rite Aid: Regular hours on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
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Walgreens: Open on Christmas Eve and maintains 24-hour service at most locations. On Christmas Day, Walgreens will operate during regular hours, but many pharmacies will be closed except for 24-hour locations.
Postal Services
The United States Postal Service will not deliver or ship mail on December 25.
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FedEx: Operating on modified hours on Christmas Eve, with most services unavailable on Christmas Day except for Custom Critical.
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UPS: Functions normally on Christmas Eve, with limited UPS Store locations open on Christmas Day and only Express Critical services available.
Conclusion
Make sure to plan ahead this holiday season! Knowing which stores and services are available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will help you navigate your last-minute shopping and errands more efficiently. Always verify with local businesses for the most accurate hours before heading out.
