Christmas Day is one of the quietest days of the year for shopping, shipping, and errands. Most major retailers and grocery stores close so employees can spend time with family. Still, real life happens. You may need a last-minute ingredient, medicine, diapers, batteries, or a place to grab coffee and food.
For Christmas Day 2025, the overall pattern is the same: most big-box and department stores are closed, but some convenience stores, drugstores, and restaurants stay open, often with limited hours. Since holiday hours can vary by location, it’s smart to check each store’s locator before you drive over.
This guide breaks down what’s open and closed today, based on information reported by CBS News. Use it as a quick reference if you’re planning a run for essentials or looking for a place to eat.
Is Walmart open on Christmas Day 2025?
No. Walmart stores are closed on Christmas Day.
According to CBS News, Walmart plans to reopen on December 26 with hours listed as 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at many locations. Store hours can differ by area, so it’s best to confirm using Walmart’s store locator before going.
Convenience stores and drugstores open on Christmas Day
If you need basics like paper goods, toiletries, snacks, or pharmacy items, your best bet is usually a drugstore or convenience chain. Keep in mind that “open” does not always mean normal hours. Some stores run reduced schedules and pharmacies may close earlier than the retail side.
Open on Christmas Day
- CVS (open, but store and pharmacy hours may vary)
- Walgreens (open, but store and pharmacy hours may vary)
- 7-Eleven (many locations open 24/7)
- Sheetz (open with regular hours, often 24/7)
Closed on Christmas Day
- Dollar General
- Rite Aid
Which grocery stores are open on Christmas Day?
Most grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, which can make last-minute meal fixes tricky. If you forgot a key item, you may need to pivot to a convenience store, a restaurant, or a grocery chain with select locations open.
Grocery stores listed as closed
- Aldi
- Food Lion
- Harris Teeter
- Kroger
- Publix
- Stop & Shop
- Trader Joe’s
- Wegmans
Exceptions (some locations open with adjusted hours)
- Albertsons (certain locations open with limited/adjusted hours)
- Safeway (certain locations open with limited/adjusted hours)
If you’re counting on Albertsons or Safeway, check the location finder first. Holiday schedules can change by city and even by neighborhood.
Restaurants and fast food open on Christmas Day 2025
Not everyone wants to cook on Christmas Day, and travel plans can also push people to eat out. The good news is that several restaurant and fast-food chains keep doors open, though hours can be shorter than usual.
Open on Christmas Day (many locations)
- Applebee’s
- Domino’s (varies; the chain does not require stores to open, so check local hours)
- Dunkin’ (many locations open)
- IHOP
- McDonald’s (many locations open)
- Starbucks (some locations closed; others may have limited hours)
Closed on Christmas Day
- Chick-fil-A
- Taco Bell
What superstores and department stores are open?
If you’re hoping to do non-essential shopping, expect most major retailers to be closed. CBS News listed a large group of superstores and department stores that are not open on Christmas Day.
Closed on Christmas Day
- Best Buy
- Costco
- Home Depot
- HomeGoods
- IKEA
- JCPenney
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
- Petco
- Macy’s
- Marshalls
- Michael’s
- Sam’s Club
- Sierra
- Target
- T.J. Maxx
If you need something for a gift emergency, your best option is usually a drugstore, a convenience store, or a digital gift card.
Are the post office, UPS, and the stock market open on Christmas Day?
Christmas Day affects more than shopping. Shipping, mail, and markets typically pause too.
- USPS (Post Office): Post offices are closed and mail is not delivered. Operations resume December 26.
- UPS: No pickup or delivery services on Christmas Day, except for Express Critical delivery.
- Stock market: The market is closed on Christmas Day, with trading scheduled to resume December 26.
Tips before you go
- Check the store locator first. “Open” can still mean reduced hours.
- Call the pharmacy counter. Pharmacy hours often differ from the front store.
- Expect limited staffing. Lines may be longer and some shelves may be picked over.
- Have a backup plan. If one chain is closed, try a convenience store or a restaurant option.
To contact us click Here .
