As the festive season draws near, it's time to gear up for an unforgettable Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2024! Knowing what's open and closed will help you maximize your joy and minimize any holiday stress, whether you're searching for the perfect last-minute gifts, stocking your pantry with holiday goodies, or enjoying a delightful dining experience. Prepare to navigate this magical Christmas season with ease, from bustling retail stores to charming restaurants and essential public services!
© Alexander SpatariChristmas Eve 2024: Open and close Listings
The hours that businesses and services will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024 can vary depending on where you are. Here’s a quick rundown of what you can expect.
© fcafotodigitalOpen on Christmas Eve
- Retail Stores: Most stores will have reduced hours.
Walmart stores will close at 6 p.m. local time.
Home Depot will generally close at 5 p.m. local time.
Macy will be open from 8 am to 7 p.m. local. - Grocery Stores: Many will remain open but close early.
Trader Joes locations are open until 5 p.m. local time.
Whole Foods stores will all close at 7 p.m. local time.
Albertsons-owned store chains and pharmacies open at reduced hours.
Aldi stores operate limited hours on Christmas Eve.
Food Lion stores close at 6 p.m. local time.
Kroger stores and fuel centers will close at 6pm local time.
Stop & Shop stores close at 6 p.m. local time.
Costco is open and closes at 5 p.m. local time - Restaurants: A variety of chains and local establishments may operate with limited hours.
Applebee's, Sonic, Waffle House, Domino's Pizza, Starbucks, Dunkin'Cracker Barrel, IHOP, Wendy operate normal hours - Financial institutions:
The stock market will be open but will close early at 1 p.m.
Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist and CitiBank, among others, will be open - Shipping services:
FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available.
UPS delivery for all services is available.
Closed on Christmas Eve
- Government Offices: Most will close early or remain shut.
- Banks: Likely to close early.
© Alina Rudya/Bell CollectiveChristmas Day 2024: Open and closed Listings
Open on Christmas Day
- Essential Services: Hospitals and urgent care clinics will remain open.
- Select Restaurants and Convenience Stores: Some chains like Denny’s, IHOP, and 7-Eleven typically remain open.
Closed on Christmas Day
- Retail Stores: Most major retailers will be closed.
- Government Offices and Banks: Closed for the holiday.
- Post Offices: Closed, with no mail delivery.
