Most major chains are open on Christmas Eve 2025 but with shortened hours, especially in the late afternoon and evening, while Christmas Day itself sees far more closures. Exact hours still vary by location, so checking local listings or store finders is essential.

Big retail stores

Many national retailers will open in the morning and close in the early evening on Christmas Eve 2025. A few examples (hours are typical ranges, not guarantees):

  • Walmart: commonly around 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
  • Target: often 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
  • Costco, Best Buy, Macy’s, Kohl’s: generally open but closing earlier than usual, often between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. depending on the chain.
  • TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Michaels, Ulta: typically open with special “holiday” hours and closing by early evening.

Grocery and drugstores

Essential stores are widely open on Christmas Eve, again with reduced hours in many cases.

  • Groceries like Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Whole Foods and Meijer: open but often closing mid‑ to late afternoon (around 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.).
  • Drugstores such as CVS and Walgreens: open on Christmas Eve, though pharmacy counters may have shorter hours than the front of the store.
  • Dollar stores (Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar): generally open, some close as late as 8–10 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Services, banks, and markets

Many services still operate on Christmas Eve but may scale back hours.

  • Banks: often open with reduced lobby hours; some branches may close early in the afternoon.
  • Shipping (for last‑minute returns or mail): many UPS Store locations stay open at least into early afternoon, often until around 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
  • Financial markets: the major U.S. stock exchanges are closed on Christmas Day; hours around Christmas Eve can differ by year but are typically regular or slightly shortened when the holiday falls near a weekday.

Restaurants and fast food

Plenty of restaurants and fast‑food chains operate on Christmas Eve, but not all keep regular schedules.

  • Casual chains (for example, some Applebee’s locations) may open but let each franchise set specific hours, often closing earlier than normal.
  • Fast food (e.g., Burger King, some pizza chains): many locations are open on Christmas Eve, but it is not mandatory for every franchise, so hours can vary widely.
  • Local sit‑down or specialty restaurants: some stay open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but this is highly local and often discussed in neighborhood forums or social groups.

How to check for your area

Because hours depend heavily on city and even individual store managers, the safest approach is to verify locally.

  • Use each store’s online locator or app for “holiday hours” on December 24.
  • Call ahead to small, independent shops or local restaurants.
  • Check community forums or social groups, where people often share which places are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Meta description: Wondering what will be open Christmas Eve? Here’s a concise guide to which stores, services, and restaurants typically operate with reduced hours on December 24, plus tips to confirm local schedules.

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