Christmas Day 2024 Retail Store Hours: What’s Open and Closed

 

As Christmas Day 2024 gets closer, shop workers and customers alike will want to know which retail stores are open — or closed. Such information aids in planning for last-minute shopping or understanding how stores operate during the holiday season.

Major Retailers Closing on Christmas Day

Most major retail chains have historically closed on Christmas Day to give employees the opportunity to spend the day with their families. Some notable retailers closed Dec. 25, 2024, include:

1. Walmart
2. Target
3. Costco
4. Best Buy
5. Home Depot
6. Lowe's
7. Macy's
8. Kohl's

Pharmacies and Convenience Stores with Reduced Hours

Many pharmacies and convenience stores are open on Christmas Day (though so generally with reduced hours). Best to check with local branches for those exact times. Examples include:

1. CVS Pharmacy: Many stores open but hours may vary.
2. Walgreens : Some stores open; check local for hours.
3. 7-Eleven : Most stores are open 24/7, including holidays.

Department Stores and Supermarkets

All grocery stores close on Christmas Day. Some may have restricted hours, however. It would be best to check with local stores.

Restaurants and Food Services

A lot of eateries close on Christmas Day, but a few might have their doors open, particularly those located inside hotels or certain chains. Due to high demand, mask mandate and limited seating reservations are encouraged.

Planning Ahead

To avoid inconvenience:

1. Verify Store Hours: Check Web sites or call stores directly for holiday hours.
2. Complete Holiday Shopping: Try and do important shopping before December 25.
3. Look Online: Many retailers still offer the option to shop online, with some delivery and pickup options, though availability may be impacted by the holiday.

Conclusion

Knowing what stores are open or closed on Christmas Day 2024 makes for a smoother holiday experience. Special procedures for the urgent mass purchase of items due to the festive season always create last minute problems, but with good advance planning and checking store hours, one can avoid such problems.