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Is there anything open on Christmas day?
Unlike Thanksgiving, most stores, restaurants, and grocery chains close on Christmas Day in order to give their employees the day off. However, there are some options for people who need the basics, with supermarket chain Sheetz among those that will keep its doors open on December 25.
What supermarkets and stores are open on Christmas Day?
You'll probably be out of luck if you want to shop at a department store or department store on Christmas Day. The following retail stores will be closed on December 25:
- Costco
- Cole
- Sam's Clubs
- goal
- Walmart
What grocery stores are open on Christmas Day?
You'll likely have a better chance of finding a grocery store open on December 25, although many will be closed for the holiday or operating reduced hours.
Open on Christmas:
- Acme Markets, but with limited hours. Check your local store's hours here.
- Albertsons, although they are only limited in number and will have shorter hours. Check your local store here.
- Giant Foods: Select stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., although all pharmacies will be closed except for Stores 117 (Catonsville, Maryland); 132 (Bethesda, MD) and 159 (Pikesville, MD).
- Safeway, but only some locations. You can check your location hours on this page.
- Vons, but again, only some stores will be open on Christmas. Locations and hours available here.
Closed on Christmas:
- Aldi
- lion food
- Kroger
- Publix
- Stop and shop
- Trader Joe's
- Whole foods
Are there pharmacies open on Christmas Day?
A few may be open, but it's best to check in advance before venturing out.
Opens:
- Three Giant Food pharmacy locations will be open for limited hours on Christmas Day. They are Stores 117 (Catonsville, MD); 132 (Bethesda, MD) and 159 (Pikesville, MD), although all others will be closed on December 25.
- CVS Pharmacy locations will be open on Christmas, although some stores may have reduced hours, a spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch. The company recommends customers check local business hours at cvs.com.
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Is McDonald's open on Christmas Day?
Many McDonald's locations are open on Christmas Day, but hours may vary. You can check local hours here.
Are Dunkin' and Starbucks open on Christmas Day?
Many Dunkin' locations are open on Christmas Day, although the company recommends checking on the mobile app to see if the location is open before heading out.
Starbucks says many of its locations are also open on Christmas, but it also recommends checking in advance because stores may change their hours. You can find your local store's business hours usingStarbucks® appOr at the company Store locator location.
Are restaurants and other fast food chains open on Christmas Day?
Yes, some fast food chains and restaurants will be open for business on Christmas, but many will be closed. It's always best to check in advance before heading out.
Open on Christmas Day:
- IHOP restaurants will be open during the holidays, but hours may vary, so customers should check with their local IHOP.
- Sheetz locations will be open and serving food made to order.
Closed on Christmas Day:
- Cheddar Scratch Kitchen
- Chick-fil-A
- Chilis
- Chipotle
- Eddie V
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- Olive Garden
- Outback Steakhouse Restaurant
- Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
- Seasons 52
- Capital Laundry
- Yard House
