With Christmas just around the corner, many shoppers are scrambling to finalize their holiday preparations. To help consumers plan their last-minute errands, here's everything you need to know about store hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024.
This year, Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, December 24, and Christmas Day follows the next day, Wednesday, December 25. Many retailers will have modified hours on Christmas Eve, so it’s wise to check before heading out.
Walmart will close early at 6 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve, significantly reducing its regular hours of operation, which typically extend to 11 p.m. All Walmart stores will remain closed on Christmas Day, reopening for regular hours on Thursday, December 26 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. To accommodate last-minute shoppers, Walmart suggests using its Express Delivery service, which allows orders to be delivered to your doorstep within as little as 30 minutes if placed by 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Other grocery chains are also adjusting their hours for the holiday. Albertsons Companies, which includes Safeway, Jewel-Osco, and others, will be open on Christmas Eve but will close various stores on Christmas Day. Some locations will have modified hours, so it’s recommended to check with the local store before visiting.
Kroger will operate mostly during its regular hours on Christmas Eve but will close all its stores on Christmas Day. The Kroger family includes multiple brands such as Ralphs, Harris Teeter, and King Soopers, among others.
For those with needs on Christmas Eve, Costco will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but will shut its doors completely on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Sam’s Club will have similar hours to Walmart, closing at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remaining closed on Christmas Day.
Target is another option for last-minute shopping, remaining open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, though, all Target locations will be closed.
For shoppers seeking grocery items, Whole Foods will operate on modified hours holiday hours on Christmas Eve, closing on Christmas Day. Trader Joe’s will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day.
Looking to pharmacies, CVS will keep some locations open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas with possibly reduced hours. That's also the case for Walgreens, where 24-hour pharmacy locations will remain available on Christmas Eve and Day.
For postal services, the United States Postal Service will not operate on Christmas Day. FedEx Express and Office will have modified hours on Christmas Eve but all services will be non-operational Christmas Day except Custom Critical.
When shopping or running errands during this festive time, it’s important to keep these adjusted hours and closures in mind, as they can significantly affect the ability to complete holiday shopping. Be sure to call local stores for any last-minute inquiries about operational hours!
