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Christmas Store Hours 2024: What’s Open and Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

The holiday season often brings unexpected last-minute errands, whether it’s finding a gift or grabbing an essential ingredient. Many businesses adjust their schedules during this time to allow employees to celebrate with their families. Find out what stores and services are open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you plan your holiday errands.

Grocery Stores

• Albertsons Companies: Stores like Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw’s, Vons, and Tom Thumb will have reduced hours on Christmas Eve. Most of these locations, along with their pharmacies, will be closed on Christmas Day. However, some stores such as Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, and Vons may operate with limited hours. Check with your local store for details.
• Kroger: Most Kroger-owned stores—including Ralphs, Dillons, Smith’s, King Soopers, and more—will maintain normal hours on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day.
• Whole Foods, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s: These specialty grocers will operate on reduced hours on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day.
• Costco: Closed both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Sam’s Club: Open until 6 PM local time on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.

Retail Stores

• Walmart: Open until 6 PM local time on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
• Target: Open from 7 AM to 8 PM local time on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
• Home Depot: Most locations will close at 5 PM local time on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. Confirm hours with your local store.
• Lowe’s: Open regular hours on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
• Department Stores:
  • Macy’s: Open from 8 AM to 7 PM local time on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
  • Kohl’s: Open from 7 AM to 7 PM local time on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
  • Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack: Limited hours on Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.

Financial Centers

• Banks: Most banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and TD Bank, will follow the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule and remain closed on Christmas Day. Many will also close early on Christmas Eve. Mobile banking and ATMs will still be available.
• Stock Markets: The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ will not be trading on Christmas Day.

Pharmacies

• CVS Pharmacy: Open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but with reduced hours. Check your local store for details.
• Rite Aid: Regular hours are on Christmas Eve; it is closed on Christmas Day.
• Walgreens: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Most 24-hour pharmacies will remain open, but other pharmacies may be closed. Verify hours before visiting.

Postal Services

• USPS: No mail delivery or shipping services on Christmas Day.
• FedEx: Limited services on Christmas Eve with modified hours for FedEx Express and FedEx Office. Most services, except FedEx Custom Critical, will be unavailable on Christmas Day.
• UPS: Operates as usual on Christmas Eve. Limited store locations will be open on Christmas Day, with only UPS Express Critical service available.

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Techiebhaiya