The holiday season often brings a whirlwind of last-minute tasks, whether grabbing a forgotten gift or restocking ingredients for a festive meal. As Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24) and Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) approach, it’s essential to know which stores and services will be available to help you navigate these final holiday errands.
Many businesses close on these holidays to give their employees time to celebrate with loved ones. However, some locations remain open with modified hours. Before heading out, check the schedules of local businesses to avoid surprises. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what’s open and closed during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024.
Grocery Stores and Supermarkets
- Albertsons Companies: Most stores, including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw’s, Vons, and Tom Thumb, will operate on reduced hours Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, many stores will be closed, though some Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, and Vons locations may open with adjusted hours. Check your local store for details.
- Kroger Family Stores: Open regular hours on Eve but closed on Christmas Day. This includes Ralphs, Dillons, Smith’s, King Soopers, Fry’s, QFC, and more.
- Whole Foods, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s: Open on Eve with reduced hours but closed on Christmas Day.
- Costco and Sam’s Club: Costco closes entirely for Christmas, while Sam’s Club shuts down at 6 PM on Christmas Eve and remains closed on Christmas Day.
- Walmart and Target: Walmart will close at 6 PM Eve and stay closed Christmas Day. Target will operate from 7 AM to 8 PM Christmas Eve, closing entirely on Christmas Day.
Home Improvement and Department Stores
- Home Depot and Lowe’s: Home Depot locations generally close by 5 PM on and remain closed on Christmas. Lowe’s follows a similar pattern, operating normal hours on Christmas Eve but closing Christmas Day.
- Macy’s, Kohl’s, and Nordstrom: Macy’s is open from 8 AM to 7 PM Christmas Eve, with Kohl’s operating from 7 AM to 7 PM. Both will close on Christmas Day. Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack will have limited hours Christmas Eve and close on Christmas.
Banks and Financial Services
Most banks adhere to Federal Reserve holidays and will close on Christmas Day. Mobile banking and ATMs remain available.
- Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and TD Bank: All are closed on Christmas. Wells Fargo will close at noon on Christmas Eve.
- Stock Markets: The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ will not be trading on Christmas Day.
Pharmacies and Healthcare
- CVS Pharmacy: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, though hours may vary. Check with your local store.
- Rite Aid: Regular hours on Christmas Eve but closed Christmas Day.
- Walgreens: Open Christmas Eve with 24-hour locations operating as usual. On Christmas Day, regular store hours apply, but most pharmacies are closed except for 24-hour locations.
Shipping and Postal Services
- USPS: Closed on Christmas Day, with no mail delivery or shipping.
- FedEx: Operating with modified hours on Christmas Eve; most services will be unavailable Christmas Day, except FedEx Custom Critical.
- UPS: Open on Christmas Eve, with limited locations open Christmas Day. Only UPS Express Critical services will be available on Christmas.
Plan Ahead for a Stress-Free Holiday
The holiday season can be hectic, but planning ahead can help ensure smooth celebrations. Double-check hours for your local stores, pharmacies, and essential services before heading out. With this guide, you can tackle last-minute errands while still finding time to enjoy the festive cheer.
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