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Holiday Lifesavers

The holidays can be stressful; no matter how prepared you think you are, something always slips through the cracks. Luckily, some stores will be open on Christmas Day 2024 to help you handle those last-minute emergencies.


(And if you need to grab a bite to eat, here are restaurants open on Christmas.)


Note: Hours may vary by location, be sure to call ahead to confirm.


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1. Albertsons

Select Albertsons locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, usually from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. But make sure to check your local store for exact hours.

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2. Vons

Traditionally,Vons stores have stayed openon Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with reduced hours. Check with your local store to confirm holiday schedules this year.

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3. Giant Food

If you’re in a pinch on Christmas Day, Giant Food has been known to keep some locations open, typically from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s a dependable spot for last-minute holiday essentials.

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4. Safeway

Safeway has a track record of opening select locations on Christmas Day, though hours can vary.

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5. Walgreens

Walgreens will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve, and most locations will stay open on Christmas Day, though some pharmacies may close early.

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6. CVS

CVS will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, though hours may vary by location. Some pharmacies may have reduced hours, so it’s best to check ahead.

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7. Rite Aid

Rite Aid will be open on both days but be sure to check with your local store as store and pharmacy hours may vary by location.

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8. 7-Eleven

Your go-to convenience store will be there to save your holiday dinner or last-minute cravings as the 24/7 format means 7-Eleven will continue working normal hours for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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9. Circle K

Another convenience store open 24/7, Circle K is also staying open through Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for all your last-minute snack runs and emergency supplies.

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10. Cumberland Farms

Cumberland Farms will stay open until midnight on Christmas Eve, then close from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Christmas Day, reopening at 8 a.m. to serve you the rest of the day.

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11. Wawa

Stop by for freshly made hoagies, coffee, and all your snack and fuel needs — because Wawa never takes a holiday, not even Christmas Day.

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12. QuickChek

QuickCheck will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, typically from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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13. Sheetz

Sheetz will be open 24/7 on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, ready to serve made-to-order food, snacks, drinks

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14. Speedway

Speedway is making sure you’re never out of gas or snacks, so they’ll be open regular hours on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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Christmas Eve Hours of Stores Closed On Christmas Day

  • Walmart: Open Christmas Eve from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
  • Target: Open Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
  • Costco: Open Christmas Eve from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
  • Aldi: Open Christmas Eve with limited hours; closed on Christmas Day.
  • Publix: Open Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
  • Trader Joe’s: Open Christmas Eve until 5 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
  • Whole Foods: Open Christmas Eve with reduced hours (varies by location); closed on Christmas Day.
  • Home Depot: Open Christmas Eve from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.
  • Lowe’s: Christmas Eve from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.