Store hours for Christmas: what is open and what is closed?

There are only two days left until Christmas, and many are preparing for the holiday, whether it’s last-minute gift shopping for Christmas or buying groceries for preparing festive meals. Although the holiday falls on a weekday, it is expected that stores will be open, but hours of operation may be changed or limited due to the holiday. This also applies to grocery stores.

According to the official White House website, President Biden issued a statement that Christmas Eve is a federal holiday and federal employees should not work: «All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed, and their employees excused from duty on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, the day before Christmas».

But will this also apply to Christmas Day, December 25th? Will stores be closed? What about grocery stores? If you need last-minute ingredients or dishes, read on for more detailed information on grocery store hours.

Most businesses will be closed on Christmas as December 25th is a federal holiday. However, some may be open on Christmas Eve with altered hours. Be sure to check the hours of local businesses. This applies to banks, postal services, and other federally managed organizations that will not be operating on this day.

Most grocery stores will be closed on Christmas. According to CNN, stores such as Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, and others will not be open on December 25th.

Retail stores such as Walmart, Target, Macy’s, Home Depot, and others will be closed on Christmas, but will have limited hours on Christmas Eve. According to CNN, Walgreens will remain open and operate 24/7 on Christmas, but all other pharmacies will be closed on this day, except for stores that are open 24/7 or some others. If you need last-minute Christmas gifts, December 24th is your last chance for shopping. Since hours of operation vary, check the hours of local stores