As Christmas approaches, many people find themselves scrambling to finish last-minute shopping or take care of essential errands. While most stores close on Christmas Day, some retailers remain open with adjusted hours on Christmas Eve and a few even offer limited services on Christmas Day. If you're planning to shop or need last-minute items, here's a comprehensive guide to which stores will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024.
When is Christmas Day 2024? Christmas Day always falls on December 25, and in 2024, it will be on a Wednesday. Many stores and services will adjust their hours in celebration of the holiday. To avoid disappointment, it’s important to confirm with your local stores about their specific hours during the holiday season.
Are Banks Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Most banks close on Christmas Day but remain open on Christmas Eve. Here are the schedules for popular banks:
- Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Capital One, PNC Bank: Open on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Truist: Closes at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Citibank: Closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Though the physical branches may be closed, online banking services and ATMs will remain operational, allowing customers to complete most banking tasks.
Is Walmart Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Walmart closes early at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will remain closed on Christmas Day. Regular hours will resume on December 26.
Is Target Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Target will close at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. The store will open again on December 26.
Are Costco and Sam’s Club Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
- Costco: Open on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day. Store hours may vary, so it's best to check with your local Costco.
- Sam’s Club: Closes at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will remain closed on Christmas Day.
H-E-B Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours H-E-B will close early at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. Normal store hours will resume on December 26, with curbside pickup and home delivery services available starting at 9 a.m.
Is the Post Office Open on Christmas Day? The United States Postal Service will be closed on Christmas Day, and no mail will be delivered. However, Priority Mail Express will still be available. The post office will be open on Christmas Eve for regular mail delivery.
Are UPS and FedEx Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
- UPS: UPS will offer limited services on Christmas Eve. Ground services will not be available, but air and international services will continue if arranged before December 19. UPS will not operate on Christmas Day, except for UPS Express Critical services.
- FedEx: FedEx will be closed on Christmas Day, with limited services available on Christmas Eve. Only FedEx Custom Critical services will operate on Christmas Day.
Stores Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024 While most stores will close on Christmas Day, many will stay open on Christmas Eve. Here’s a list of some popular retailers and their holiday hours:
- Academy Sports + Outdoors: Open on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Barnes & Noble: Limited hours on Christmas Eve (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), closed on Christmas Day.
- Best Buy: Open on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Big Lots: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- BJ’s Wholesale: Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Dick’s Sporting Goods: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Dollar General: Some locations will close at 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Food Lion: Closes at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Hobby Lobby: Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- JCPenney: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Kohl’s: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Macy’s: Open on Christmas Eve, closes at 6 p.m., closed on Christmas Day.
- Michaels: Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Office Depot and OfficeMax: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- PetSmart: Open on Christmas Eve with regular hours, closed on Christmas Day.
- RiteAid: Open on Christmas Eve with varying hours, closed on Christmas Day.
- Sprouts Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
- Staples: Open on Christmas Eve, some stores may close early, closed on Christmas Day.
- Whole Foods: Open on Christmas Eve with modified hours, closed on Christmas Day.
Convenience Stores Open on Christmas Day 2024 If you're in need of something quick on Christmas Day, several convenience stores will be open:
- 7-Eleven: Many 7-Eleven locations are open 24/7, including Christmas Day.
- CVS: Many CVS locations will be open, but hours may vary.
- Cumberland Farms: Open on Christmas Day with reduced hours.
- Giant: Many locations open with reduced hours.
- Rite Aid: Open 24/7, including Christmas Day.
- Walgreens: Most Walgreens locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with 24-hour stores remaining open.
Final Thoughts While many stores will be closed on Christmas Day, knowing which stores are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day can help you manage last-minute shopping and essential errands. Be sure to check with your local stores for the most accurate hours and enjoy the holiday season with ease!