For the holiday season, major retailers and grocery stores nationwide are adjusting their hours, with many closing early on Christmas Eve, remaining closed on Christmas Day, and following similar schedules for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Here’s a concise guide for those looking to make last-minute purchases or do grocery shopping, and who need to know which stores are open and which are closed for the holidays, according to The Associated Press, Good Morning America and Taste of Home.
Hours of operation for major stores and restaurants on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Walmart: Open on Christmas Eve from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Christmas, and reopens on Dec. 26 at 6 a.m.
Target: Open on Christmas Eve until 8 p.m., closed on Christmas Day, and reopens on Dec. 26 at 7 a.m.
Costco: Open on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, closed on Christmas Day, and reopen on Dec. 26 around 10 a.m.
CVS: Many locations open with modified hours; customers are encouraged to check online for store hours in their areas.
Walgreens: Open, including 24-hour locations, but pharmacy hours may vary.
Starbucks: Many locations closed or operating with limited hours. Check online for more information.
McDonald’s: Many locations open, but hours vary; check online store locator for more information.
Kroger: Open on Christmas Eve until 8 p.m., closed on Christmas Day and reopens on Dec. 26 during regular hours.
Albertsons: Open on Christmas Eve from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., but hours vary with location. Open on Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but select stores will be closed, according to Simply Recipes.
What convenience stores and gas stations are open on Christmas Day?
7-Eleven: Most locations will remain open 24/7 on Christmas Day, though some will operate on reduced hours.
Circle K: Most locations should be open 24/7 on Christmas, operating on their regular hours.
Cumberland Farms: Most locations will be open Christmas Day, but exact hours vary based on location.
Sheetz: Open 24/7 on all holidays.
Speedway: Most locations will remain open 24/7 as usual.
Wawa: Operates 24/7 and will not close for Christmas.
Weigel’s: Open 24/7, even on Christmas Day.
Hours of operation for stores on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Costco: Open on New Year’s Eve from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed on New Year’s Day.
Kroger: Most locations are open on both days; check online for local store hours.
Publix: Open New Year’s Eve until 9 p.m.; many locations close on New Year’s Day at 7 p.m.
Sam’s Club: Opens New Year’s Eve at 8 a.m. for Plus members, 9 a.m. for Club members; closes at 8 p.m.; closed on New Year’s Day.
Target: Normally open on both days; confirm hours via the store locator online.
Trader Joe’s: Closes early on New Year’s Eve at 5 p.m.; closed on New Year’s Day.
Whole Foods: Open on both days with modified hours; check the local stores page for details.