Most big-box and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, but a handful of convenience stores, gas stations, and drugstores are usually open, often with reduced hours. Exact “near me” hours vary by location, so always confirm online or by phone before heading out.

Key places likely open

These chains commonly have at least some locations open on Christmas Day, often 24/7 or on limited holiday hours.

  • Convenience & gas:
    • 7‑Eleven (many 24/7).
* Circle K (many 24/7, some reduced hours).

* Sheetz, Wawa, Cumberland Farms, Speedway, Maverik (Kum & Go) – generally open, often 24/7.
  • Drugstores:
    • CVS – open with reduced hours; pharmacy hours can differ.
* Walgreens / Duane Reade – open most locations, but many on shortened hours; 24‑hour branches usually stay 24/7.
  • Groceries (select locations only):
    • Albertsons, Safeway, Acme, Giant, Bravo, Vons, Morton Williams – some stores open with shorter holiday schedules, others fully closed.

Big chains usually closed

Most large retailers and many supermarket chains fully close on Christmas Day.

  • Commonly closed nationwide:
    • Costco, Sam’s Club, ALDI, Trader Joe’s, Publix, Kroger, Whole Foods, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Meijer, Dollar General, Rite Aid, many regional groceries.

How to find what’s open near you

Because Christmas hours are set store‑by‑store, the best way to pinpoint nearby options is to check live listings.

  1. Search “[CVS]” or “[7‑Eleven]” in Google Maps/Apple Maps and tap each location’s “Holiday hours.”
  1. Use “open now” or “open 24 hours” filters on the map to see what is operating at that moment.
  1. Click through to the store’s website from the listing; many chains post special Christmas Day hours and closures there.
  1. Call the store directly, especially if you need the pharmacy , because pharmacy counters often have stricter holiday schedules than the front store.

Quick expectations for today

  • You are most likely to find:
    • Convenience stores and gas stations open.
    • At least one nearby CVS or Walgreens open, though possibly with short hours.
  • You are least likely to find:
    • Big supermarkets and warehouse clubs open.
    • Malls, department stores, and home improvement chains operating.

Bottom line: Check a map app for “convenience store,” “gas station,” or “pharmacy” filtered by “open now,” then confirm with the store’s page or a quick call to be sure before you head out.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.