We all want to spend Christmas Day opening presents under the tree in matching pyjamas, sipping mimosas while making brunch, and spending time with family and friends. But there’s always something stopping us from enjoying that experience. These could include forgetting to buy for Christmas dinner or needing to run to the store for extra wrapping paper, last-minute stocking stuffers, or even just bandages for the blisters our new Christmas shoes are giving us. What this means is that you’ll need to know which stores you can always count on to be open and ready to serve you on Christmas Day.
So we’ve curated a list of all the stores that will be open on Christmas Day 2023 to prevent scenarios where you go from store to store only to find your favourites closed. Furthermore, for people who don’t celebrate Christmas or would rather not spend hours in the kitchen, we’ve listed our top picks for restaurants, fast food chains, and coffee shops where you can get delicious food and treats.
Are There Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Day?
Yes, there are quite a number of grocery stores open on Christmas Day to make last-minute shopping easier for you.
The decision of whether or not to open on Christmas Day varies by grocery store chain and location. Some retailers, recognizing the importance of providing access to essential goods during the holiday season, choose to remain open with limited hours. Others, prioritizing employee well-being and allowing their staff to enjoy the holiday with their families, opt to close their doors.
In the meantime, here is a list of stores opening this Christmas holiday.
Stores That Will Be Open on Christmas Day 2023
- Acme: Acme is usually open on Christmas Day, but hours vary by location. In the past, the grocer was normally open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. but check with your local store to confirm.
- Albertsons: The majority of locations remain open with reduced hours, typically from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Bravo Supermarkets: On Christmas Day, most stores will have extended hours.
- Casey’s General Store: Hours vary by location, but businesses have always opened at 10 a.m. There is no news on when they will close.
- Circle K: As in previous years, most sites will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week on Christmas.
- Cumberland Farms: Stores are typically open from 7 a.m. until midnight, and in the past, all customers received free coffee and other hot beverages on Christmas morning.
- CVS: Most CVS sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., though several are open 24 hours a day. For pharmacy hours, please call ahead.
- Duane Reade: Most locations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week; however, check with your local store to confirm hours.
- Giant: Historically, most Giant establishments were open on Christmas from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- QuickChek: Some QuickChek locations are open on most holidays, although with limited hours. Previously, the bulk of QuickChek outlets were open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Rite Aid: Many locations will be open on Christmas, and some will even be open 24 hours a day. For pharmacy hours, please call ahead.
- Safeway: Some (but not all!) Safeway locations are open on Christmas Day. Check with your local retailer first.
- Starbucks: Coffee enthusiasts can satisfy their cravings at Starbucks this holiday season. The majority of the chain’s sites are open on all holidays, and consumers can visit on December 25 until they close early, between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Walgreens: Walgreens stores that are normally open 24 hours a day will be open on Christmas, while most other sites will be open with reduced hours, typically from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call beforehand to confirm your pharmacy’s hours of operation.
- Wawa: Reports are varied right now, but in the past, Wawa has been open 24/7 on Christmas.
- 7-Eleven: Your favorite convenience shop is open for business on Christmas, and most locations are open all day and night.
Stores are Closed on Christmas Day
If your favourite grocery store is on this list, try to make do with what you have (or go to one of the convenience stores suggested above). The following businesses have been reported to close their doors in observance of the holiday—but double-check with your local branch.
- ALDI
- BJ’s
- Costco
- Dollar General
- Dollar Tree
- Family Dollar
- Giant Food Stores
- H-E-B
- Hy-Vee
- Kroger
- Publix
- Ralphs
- Sam’s Club
- ShopRite
- Stop & Shop
- Target
- Trader Joe’s
- Walmart
- Wegmans
- Whole Foods
Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Eve
Attempt to complete any last-minute errands the day before. Most grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve, albeit with limited hours. The following can be confirmed. (Of course, you should start planning your Christmas dinner meals now so you don’t have to leave the house—whether you shop locally or online!)
- ALDI: Stores should be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., although hours may differ depending on location.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club: The majority of shops will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Costco: Stores will be open, although many will close at 5 p.m.
- Family Dollar: Many Family Dollar locations will close at 10 p.m.
- Food Lion: The majority of locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- The Fresh Market: Stores opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 7 p.m. last year.
- Giant Eagle: Stores closed at 5 p.m. last year, while the pharmacy closed at 3 p.m.
- Giant Food: All stores, even those that are regularly open 24 hours, closed at 7 p.m. last year. Pharmacies closed at 6 p.m., and the last time prescriptions could be picked up was at 2 p.m.
- Harris Teeter: Stores will open as usual and close at 7 p.m.
- H-E-B: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Hy-Vee: All Hy-Vee locations will close at 5 p.m.
- Kroger: Most stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., but others will be open 24 hours.
- Lidl: Stores are expected to close at 6 p.m.
- Martin’s: Stores were open throughout normal business hours and closed at 6 p.m. last year. From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., the pharmacy was open.
- Price Rite: All locations close at 6 p.m.
- Publix: Stores will open as usual and shut at 7 p.m.
- Ralphs: The majority of sites are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sam’s Club: Stores will open as usual but shut at 6 p.m.
- Target: The majority of locations will open at 7 a.m. and close early.
- Trader Joe’s: All locations will be closed at 6 p.m.
- Tops: On Christmas Eve, stores will close at 7 p.m.
- Walgreens: Store hours vary depending on location.
- Walmart: Stores will remain open but will close at 6 p.m.
- Wegmans: All stores will open as usual and shut at 6 p.m.
- Whole Foods: Hours vary by location, although many will close by 7 p.m. Check the hours of your local shop here, which will be updated one week in advance.
Restaurants Open on Christmas:
- Benihana
- Chart House
- Denny’s
- Domino’s
- Dunkin’
- Fogo de Chao
- Hooters
- IHOP
- Luby’s
- McDonald’s
- STK Steakhouse
Are Grocery Stores Open on Boxing Day?
Boxing Day sales are usually popular among those wanting to save money throughout the holiday season.
Despite the advent of online shopping, high street businesses remain crowded on Boxing Day, with many people waking up early to queue outside retailers such as Next, Zara, and Cricket.
Some supermarkets have already begun to post the days they will be closed so that customers and employees may start planning vacations.
Are UK Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Day?
The Christmas Day (Trading) Act of 2004 requires practically all retail outlets in all industries to close on Christmas Day. Check any notices about the hours of operation of any neighbourhood retailers or corner shops that may be open. Major retailers such as Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s will reopen for the holiday season on Boxing Day.
What is open in New York on Christmas Day?
On Christmas, Mommy Poppins Central Park, Prospect Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Van Cortlandt Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and all other NYC parks are open. The Sea Glass Carousel at Battery Park is also open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and as an added bonus, you can visit the Battery Playscape, a must-see playground right next door!
Do stores open on Christmas?
Under the Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004, nearly all stores in all sectors of retail must close their doors on Christmas Day. Any corner shops or local stores that are open will be at your discretion, and you should verify any notifications for their operating hours.
Is Christmas Day a public holiday in the United Kingdom?
Good Friday and Christmas Day are common law holidays in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, having been customary holidays since time immemorial. The Bank Holidays Act 1871, proposed by Liberal politician and financier Sir John Lubbock, established the first statutory bank holidays.
Conclusion
While the majority of establishments will be closed on Christmas Day, others will be open to supply food, coffee, and other basics. Simply phone ahead to find out when they open — and close. The fact that anything is open at all can be called a Christmas miracle.
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