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Looking For Places Open On Christmas Day? Here’s A List Of What’s Open And Closed For The Holiday

December 23, 2024
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Christmas is fast approaching, and many are preparing to travel to visit loved ones or host their own gatherings at home. For some, spending quality time at a favorite restaurant can be just as enjoyable. Thankfully, there are plenty of great options to explore this year.

Christmas falls on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Planning ahead can save time and money, but a last-minute store run on Christmas Day is sometimes unavoidable. While some stores may be open or have modified hours, their schedules often vary by location or follow a nationwide holiday plan.

If you’re planning last-minute shopping or looking for dining options, here’s a list of retailers, liquor stores, and restaurants that will be open or closed for the holiday.

What stores are open on Christmas Day?

Top retail and grocery stores like Walmart, Costco, Target, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods Market are closed for the holiday, according to Yahoo! News and company websites.

Malls, retail stores, and grocery stores typically close on Christmas. The following establishments will also be closed for the holiday, according to Good Housekeeping:

  • Albertsons
  • Big Lots
  • Burlington
  • Dollar General
  • Family Dollar/Dollar Tree
  • Kroger
  • Macy’s
  • Michaels
  • Publix
  • Rite Aid
  • Sam’s Club
  • ShopRite
  • Stop & Shop
  • The Home Depot
  • Wegman’s
  • Winn-Dixie

For liquor stores, they typically vary based on city and state. For example, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Texas and Missouri establishments are closed on Christmas Day. Liquor and wine stores may be open in New York if they choose to, according to state law for Liquor Authority.

Restaurants: Where to dine on Christmas Day and what’s closed

Good news! An extensive list of restaurants and coffee shops open this Christmas Day provides those with options outside of cooking holiday dinner, Good Housekeeping and USA Today reported.

Christmas is a federal holiday—do we still get mail and deliveries?

According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal offices will be closed, and workers will have a paid day off.

The U.S. Postal Service has confirmed that all post offices nationwide will be closed on Christmas Day. There will be no residential and business mail or package deliveries.

Other delivery services like UPS and FedEx will also be closed; only critical services will be available, according to Yahoo! News and company websites.