Christmas is stressful enough without having to search for a store to get a last-minute item, a special ingredient, a White Elephant gift, or a cup of coffee to keep you awake on the way.
To save you time and effort, here’s a list of what’s open and closed on Christmas Day.
When is Christmas?
Christmas is on Wednesday, December 25.
Which grocery stores are open on Christmas?
These grocery stores remain open as usual, but close earlier on holidays.
- Acme: Acme stores are open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Giant: Most locations will be open on Christmas between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Walgreens: Hours haven’t been revealed, but the company announced stores will be open on Christmas Day
- CVS: Most CVS locations will be open on Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 7-Eleven: Will have regular hours on Christmas Day
- Wawa: Wawa will have regular hours on Christmas Day.
- Royal Farms: Royal Farms will have regular hours on Christmas Day.
Which stores are closed on Christmas?
- Sprouts
- Wegman’s
- ShopRite
- Food Lion
- Target
- Walmart
- Aldi
- Lidl
- Meijer
- Dollar Tree
- Family Dollar
- Sam’s Club
- Trader Joe’s
- Whole Foods
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
- Home Depot
- IKEA
- Costco
- JCPenney
- Nordstrom
- TJ Maxx
- Marshall’s
- HomeGoods
Which restaurants are open on Christmas?
Have a craving for a Big Mac or a Chick-fil-A sandwich this Christmas? Here’s what’s open during the holiday.
- Starbucks: Starbucks’ store hours vary by location. You can find hours for a specific store by using the Starbucks app or going here.
- Dunkin’: Dunkin’ Donuts hours vary by location. The Dunkin’ store locator or the Dunkin’ Rewards app can be used to find the hours of operation for a specific store.
- McDonald’s: McDonald’s hours vary by location, but most will be open on Christmas. You can find the hours for your local restaurant here.
- Chick-fil-A: All Chick-fil-A restaurants will be closed on December 25, according to the company’s website.
- Chipotle: The company confirmed to USA TODAY that its restaurants will be closed on Christmas.
- Wendy’s: Wendy’s hours vary depending on the location. Check with your local restaurant about their holiday hours.
- Cracker Barrel: No, Cracker Barrel locations will be closed on Dec. 25, the company told USA TODAY.
- Taco Bell: No, Cracker Barrel locations will be closed on Dec. 25, the company told USA TODAY.
- Burger King: According to the company, holiday hours vary by location, so it is best to check with your local restaurant for its specific hours. You can find the closest restaurant to you using Burger King’s store locator.
- Subway: Subway restaurants are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers should check with their local restaurant regarding specific holiday hours.
- Hardees: No, both restaurants will be closed on Christmas, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
- IHOP: Yes, IHOP locations will be open on Christmas. Hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding their specific hours before visiting.
- Hooters: Yes, Hooters locations will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight on Christmas, the company told USA TODAY.
- Red Lobster: Yes, Red Lobster restaurants will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas, the company told USA TODAY.
- Chili’s: No, Chili’s restaurants will be closed on Dec. 25, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is the post office open on Christmas? Will mail be delivered?
No, post offices will be closed on Christmas, and mail will not be delivered, according to the USPS website.
Are banks open on Christmas?
Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, and CitiBank, among others, will close their branches on December 25, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One Cafés will also be closed on Christmas.
Are shipping services, like UPS and FedEx, open on Christmas?
UPS will not provide pickup and delivery services on Christmas, and UPS Store locations may be closed, according to the company’s website. It is best to contact your local store for specific hours of operation.
FedEx pickup and delivery services will not be available, and FedEx Office locations will be closed on Christmas.
According to the company, UPS pickup for Air and International Air services will only be available on Christmas Eve if prearranged by December 19, and UPS Ground service will not be available on that day. UPS delivery for all services will be available, and UPS Store locations will remain open on December 24.
Which gyms and health clubs are open on Christmas?
Planet Fitness
The simplest way to determine whether your local Planet Fitness will be open on Christmas Day is to search for your location and confirm the hours listed here.
24-Hour Fitness
Your 24-Hour Fitness location will most likely be closed on Wednesday, December 25, but will reopen on Thursday, December 26 at its regular hours or 5 a.m. for the 24/7 club. Make sure to double-check your facility’s hours before heading over.
Life Time Fitness
All Life Time Fitness locations will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen at 6 a.m. on Thursday, December 26.
YMCA
Contact your local Y to see if or what modified hours the Fitness Center will have on Christmas Day.
Gold’s Gym
Gold’s Gym hours vary by location, so contact your local gym for specific hours or a change in hours, the gym franchiser said in a statement to USA TODAY on Tuesday.
