Fortunately, for those looking for some quick retail assistance, quite a few grocery and large retail stores are open during the holiday.
Newsweek has a extensive list of stores that will be open over Christmas:
Albertsons: Although operating at reduced hours, most of these stores are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
BJ’s Wholesale: Many stores will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with reduced hours.
Bravo Supermarkets: The community supermarkets are likely to be open normal hours on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day.
Casey’s General Store: Locations typically are open on December 24 and 25, but on reduced hours. Please call your local store to confirm the exact hours.
Circle K: Most locations should be open 24 hours a day.
Costco: U.S. warehouses will be open on Christmas Eve, typically between 9:30 a,m. and 5 p.m., but they will be closed on Christmas Day.
Cumberland Farms: Most locations will be open from 7 a.m. to midnight.
CVS: Most CVS locations are open on Christmas Eve and Day, but hours will vary depending on the store. Some stores will stay open 24 hours a day. Newsweek has contacted the company for comment.
Duane Reade: The sister stores of Walgreen will be open on adjusted operating hours between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The 24-hour locations, including pharmacies, will remain open those hours.
Giant: Last year, most food stores were open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Newsweek has contacted the company for comment.
QuickChek: Typically open on most holidays, though hours may be truncated.
Rite Aid: Many of the pharmacies will be open on Christmas, including some operating for 24 hours. Newsweek has reached out to it for comment.
Safeway: These stores are typically open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on December 24 and closed on December 25.
Sheetz: Generally open 24 hours, but some locations may close early. Call ahead to check opening times.
Target: Although stores will be open on Christmas Eve, many from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., shops will be closed on December 25.
Walgreens: Most stores will be open on adjusted operating hours between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The 24-hour locations, including pharmacies, will remain open those hours. Newsweek has contacted the company for comment.
Walmart: The supermarkets will be open between 12 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. However, Walmart stores are closed on Christmas Day.
Wawa: Most convenience stores and gas stations will be open on Christmas Eve and Day. Please call ahead if you are unsure about your local store’s hours.
7-Eleven: 7-Eleven tends not to close for major holidays. However, depending on location, some stores may be operating on reduced hours or even closed.
