Your Guide to Stores and Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2024
As Christmas Day approaches, many retailers and restaurants prepare for holiday closures. While most grocery stores and big-box retailers close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day, a few options will still be available for last-minute needs. Whether you’re searching for a cup of coffee, a quick meal, or a forgotten ingredient, here’s a guide to what’s open.Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
If you’re looking for a place to grab a bite, several chains will keep their doors open. Remember to call ahead as hours may vary:
For last-minute shopping or emergencies, these stores will be open on December 25, 2024. Confirm hours in advance as they may differ by location:
While some stores operate on limited hours, others will remain closed entirely on December 25:
As Christmas Day approaches, many retailers and restaurants prepare for holiday closures. While most grocery stores and big-box retailers close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day, a few options will still be available for last-minute needs. Whether you’re searching for a cup of coffee, a quick meal, or a forgotten ingredient, here’s a guide to what’s open.Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
If you’re looking for a place to grab a bite, several chains will keep their doors open. Remember to call ahead as hours may vary:
- Dunkin’ – Select locations open; hours vary.
- IHOP – Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; check local hours.
- Denny’s – Open 24/7, including Christmas Day.
- Waffle House – Open 24/7 all year, including Christmas.
- Fogo de Chão – Open on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Hooters – Open Christmas Day from 4 p.m. to midnight (Kansas City locations open earlier for the Chiefs game).
- Red Lobster – Open on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For last-minute shopping or emergencies, these stores will be open on December 25, 2024. Confirm hours in advance as they may differ by location:
- 7-Eleven – Most locations open 24/7, including Christmas Day.
- CVS – Regular hours for most locations; call ahead.
- Walgreens – Most stores open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 24-hour locations remain open.
- Rite Aid – 24-hour stores close at 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day.
- Starbucks – Many locations open, but hours vary; check online for details.
While some stores operate on limited hours, others will remain closed entirely on December 25:
- Walmart – Closed Christmas Day; open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve.
- Target – Closed on Christmas Day; closes at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve.
- Costco – All locations closed on Christmas.
- Kroger – Stores and fuel centers closed on Christmas Day; open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve.
- Aldi – Closed Christmas Day; open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Eve.
- Food Lion – Closed on Christmas Day; open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve.
