Christmas eve 2024 is a season for festivities, get-togethers with family, and leisure. Last-minute errands, however, frequently ruin the festive mood. Knowing what’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024 can help you save time and stress, whether you’re picking up an ingredient for the festive feast or purchasing a forgotten gift. This thorough guide will assist you in organizing your holiday errands.
Grocery Stores
Albertsons Companies’ StoresStores like Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw’s, Vons, and Tom Thumb will operate on reduced hours on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, most stores will be closed, although select locations, including some Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, and Vons stores, may remain open with adjusted hours. It’s advisable to confirm timings with your local store.
Kroger and Affiliated Stores/Kroger stores and its subsidiaries, including Ralphs, Dillons, Smith’s, King Soopers, Fry’s, and others, will follow normal hours on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day.
Whole Foods, Aldi, and Trader Joe’sThese specialty grocers will operate on modified hours on Christmas Eve and close their doors on Christmas Day.
Costco and Sam’s ClubCostco will remain closed on Christmas, while Sam’s Club will close at 6 PM local time on Christmas Eve and stay closed on Christmas Day.
Retail Stores
Target and WalmartOn Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Walmart stores will close at 6 PM local time. In addition to being closed on Christmas, Target will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM on Christmas Eve.
Lowe’s and Home Depot Lowe’s will be open as usual on Christmas Eve, whereas Home Depot will typically close at 5 PM. On Christmas Day, neither store will be open.
Department ShopsOn Christmas Eve, Macy’s will be open from 8 AM to 7 PM local time; on Christmas Day, it will be closed. Kohl’s will also be open on Christmas Eve from 7 AM to 7 PM. On Christmas Eve, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack will only be open for a limited time and will be closed the following day.
Financial Centers
Most banks align with Federal Reserve holidays, meaning they will be closed on Christmas Day. Mobile banking and ATMs remain accessible for essential services.
Specific Bank Timings:
Bank of America: Closed on Christmas Day.
Wells Fargo: Closes at noon on Christmas Eve and closed all day on December 25.
TD Bank: Closed on Christmas Day.
Additionally, the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ will not operate on Christmas Day.
Pharmacies
CVS DrugstoreOn Christmas Eve and Day, the majority of CVS sites will have shortened hours. For precise information, it’s better to contact your local branch/Store.
Rite AidOn Christmas Eve, stores will be open as usual, but on Christmas Day, they will be closed.
Wal-MartWalgreens will be open as usual on Christmas Eve, with 24-hour pharmacies remaining open. The majority of retailers will be open as usual on Christmas Day, but many pharmacies—aside from those that are open around-the-clock—will be closed.
Postal and Delivery Services
United States Postal Service (USPS)USPS will not deliver mail on Christmas Day.
FedExFedEx Express and FedEx Office will run on modified hours on Christmas Eve, but all services except Custom Critical will be unavailable on Christmas Day.
UPSUPS will operate as usual on Christmas Eve. Limited UPS Store locations will remain open on Christmas Day, with only UPS Express Critical service available.
Tips for Christmas Holiday Errands
Check Local Timings: Many locally owned businesses may operate on unique schedules during the holidays.
Plan Ahead: Avoid last-minute rushes by making a checklist and shopping early.
Use Online Options: For gifts or groceries, consider online ordering with curbside pickup or delivery.
By staying informed about what’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024, you can ensure a stress-free and joyful holiday season. Happy Holidays!