What Stores Are Open on Christmas Day 2023? Get the Full List
Josiah Soto is the assistant editor of news and social for The Pioneer Woman. He helps manage the website’s social channels, in addition to writing high-performing news and entertainment content daily.
Here’s a List of Stores Open on Christmas Day in 2023
Listen, it happens to the best of us—realizing that you forgot to buy that item that you were so sure was included in your last holiday shopping trip. It’s not actually a big deal, but when even the slightest thing goes wrong on Christmas Day, it can feel like the end of the world for those who plan everything in advanced.
So, when you finally do see that you forgot that one ingredient for your Christmas breakfast, or those cinnamon rolls you planned on serving as a Christmas treat later on, you’re probably frantically searching the words: “Is Target open on Christmas?” 0r better yet, “Is Walmart open on Christmas?” But we’ll one-up you! We created a comprehensive list of many more stores that we confirmed to be open on the holiday, as well as some stores you should definitely steer clear from.
Now, that’s not to say you should anticipate missing an item or two on Christmas, but if you’ve come across this piece on the day of, then be our guest! While you’re here, you can check out our list of grocery stores open on Christmas, too! And if you’d like to give up on holiday stress altogether, we’ve also got information on restaurants open on Christmas.
Stores that are open on Christmas Day:
- Acme: Good news, last-minute grocery shoppers! Acme is typically open on Christmas Day (though their hours vary by location).
- Albertsons: Most Alberstons stores are open on Christmas. Reduced holiday hours vary but are typically 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Bravo Supermarkets: Most locations operate with reduced hours on Christmas Day.
- Casey’s General Store: Stores are due to open at 10 a.m., but hours vary by location.
- Cumberland Farms: Most Cumberland Farms stores around the country will be open, and no guarantees, but the retailer is even known to serve coffee to its customers on Christmas morning.
- CVS: You can expect most CVS stores to remain open on Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with some staying open 24/7 as usual, but you’ll have to check with your local branch and remember that pharmacy times may be different than those listed here.
- Dunkin’ Donuts: While Dunkin’ Donuts’ Christmas hours vary by location, most locations around the country will be open on Christmas.
- The Fresh Market: In past years, stores remained open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but that may change this year. Hours may vary by location.
- Giant Food: In previous years, Giant Food stores have closed at 7 p.m. on Christmas Day, with pharmacies closing around 6 p.m. (with even earlier pick-up closures). Hours may vary by location.
- IHOP: IHOP will be open on Christmas and Christmas Eve in 2023. Pancakes for everyone!
- McDonald’s: Yes, McDonald’s will be open on Christmas! But as a rep confirmed to ThePioneerWoman.com, hours may vary by location.
- QuickChek: QuickChek stores should be open, but they’ll likely have reduced hours. Hours may vary by location.
- Rite Aid: Many locations will remain open on Christmas Day, but you’ll want to call ahead to be sure. Hours may vary by location.
- Safeway: Select locations are open on Christmas Day, but be sure to check with your local store.
- Starbucks: Select Starbucks locations will be open on Christmas Day in 2023, as well as on Christmas Eve—but hours may vary.
- Walgreens: Walgreens stores that operate 24/7 will be open on Christmas, and the majority of the other locations will have reduced hours.
- 7-Eleven: Most convenience store locations remain open on Christmas and stay open all day and night.
Stores that are closed on Christmas Day:
If you love taking trip to the mall or cruising the aisles at grocery stores, just be aware that some retailers will be closed the holiday. But to be more specific, these are the ones that you can for sure stay away from on Christmas.
- ALDI
- Burlington
- Costco
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar/Dollar Tree
- Giant Eagle
- Harris Teeter
- Kroger
- Macy’s
- Michaels
- Publix
- Sam’s Club
- ShopRite
- Stop and Shop
- Trader Joe’s
- Target
- The Home Depot
- Walmart
- Wegman’s
- Whole Foods
- Winn-Dixie
Josiah Soto is the assistant editor of news and social for The Pioneer Woman. He helps manage the website’s social channels, in addition to writing high-performing news and entertainment content daily.
What Stores Are Open on Christmas Day 2023? Get the Full List
All the grocery stores, restaurants and big-chain shops that are available near you.
As much as we want to spend Christmas Day opening up presents under the tree in our matching family PJs, sipping mimosas while making brunch and enjoying time with loved ones, there’s always a forgotten grocery item essential for Christmas dinner or a necessary trip to a convenience store for extra wrapping paper, last-minute stocking stuffers or just bandaids for the blisters you’re getting from a new pair of Christmas shoes. So knowing which stores you can count on to be open and available is a must!
In an effort to save you time driving from store to store only to find your favorites closed, we’ve rounded up all the stores open on Christmas Day 2023. For those who don’t celebrate Christmas or prefer getting takeout to spending hours in the kitchen, we’ve included our favorite restaurants, fast-food chains and coffee shops you can get mouthwatering eats and treats from.
And in case you’re in a jam on December 24 instead, here’s our full list of stores open on Christmas Eve that you might want to check out!
Stores that are open on Christmas Day 2023:
- Acme: Acme is typically open on Christmas Day, but hours may vary depending on location. In the past, the grocer has been open typically from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. but check your local store to double-check.
- Albertsons: Most stores stay open with reduced hours usually from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Bravo Supermarkets: Most locations will operate with special hours on Christmas Day.
- Casey’s General Store: Location hours may vary but in the past stores have opened at 10 a.m. No word yet on what time they will close.
- Circle K : Like in years past most locations will be open 24/7 on Christmas.
- Cumberland Farms: Stores are usually open from 7 a.m. to midnight and in the past they offered free coffee and other hot beverages to all customers on Christmas morning.
- CVS: Most CVS locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., even though many regularly stay open 24/7. Call ahead for pharmacy hours.
- Duane Reade: Most locations operate 24/7, however, make sure to check in with your local store to confirm hours.
- Giant: In the past, most Giant locations have been open on Christmas between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- QuickChek: Select QuickChek stores are typically open on most holidays but with reduced hours. In the past a majority of QuickChek locations have been open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Rite Aid: Many locations will be open on Christmas, and some even continue to operate 24/7. Call ahead for pharmacy hours.
- Safeway: Some (but not all!) locations are open on Christmas Day. Be sure to check with your local store.
- Starbucks: Coffee lovers can get their fix at Starbucks on Christmas. Most of the chain’s locations remain open on all holidays, and customers can drop in on December 25 until they close early between 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Walgreens: Walgreens stores that regularly operate 24/7 will be open on Christmas, and most other locations will have reduced hours, typically from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call ahead to confirm your pharmacy hours.
- Wawa: Reports right now are mixed but in the past Wawa has been open on Christmas 24/7.
- 7-Eleven: Your go-to convenience store remains open on Christmas, and most locations stay open all day and night.
Restaurants open on Christmas:
Stores that are closed on Christmas:
Most grocery stores, malls and other retail stores close up shop for the holiday, including:
- ALDI
- Burlington
- Costco
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar/Dollar Tree
- Kroger
- Macy’s
- Michaels
- Publix
- Sam’s Club
- ShopRite
- Stop and Shop
- Trader Joe’s
- Target
- The Home Depot
- Walmart
- Wegman’s
- Whole Foods
- Winn-Dixie