Christmas is a day when the majority of the nation’s largest retailers and restaurants keep their doors closed with few exceptions.
Why it matters: Your options are limited on Wednesday whether you need a last-minute gift, forgotten Christmas cookie ingredient, or want to dine out.
- Stores, including grocery stores, and restaurants have reduced hours for Christmas Eve.
- Denny’s, Starbucks, and Dunkin’ are among the restaurants that have locations open on the holiday.
- Expect to find local Chinese restaurants open on Christmas, which is considered one of their busiest days of the year.
Christmas 2024 stores open list
Zoom in: Holiday hours can vary and not all locations will be open. Check with your closest location.- 7-Eleven: Most are open 24 hours.
- Acme Market: Varies, most stores open 8 am to 2 pm on Christmas Day. All pharmacies closed.
- Albertsons: Many stores closed Christmas but those open have adjusted hours.
- Casey’s General Store: Opening at 10 am.
- Circle K: Most open 24 hours.
- Cumberland Farms: Regular hours, which vary.
- CVS: Hours vary, many open locations will operate with reduced hours but some stores will be closed. Many pharmacies also closed on Wednesday.
- Kum & Go: Open 24 hours.
- Love’s Travel Stops: Open 24 hours.
- Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop: Most open 24 hours.
- Pilot Flying J: Open 24 hours.
- RaceTrac: Open 24 hours.
- Ralphs: Varies, most stores closed Christmas.
- Safeway: Hours vary; some locations open on Christmas Day.
- Sheetz: Open 24 hours.
- TravelCenters of America: Most are open 24 hours.
- Vons: Varies, locations open on Christmas Day have reduced hours.
- Walgreens: Most stores will be open 9 am to 6 pm Christmas Day and 24-hour locations will remain open regular hours, the company said on its website.
- Wawa: Most open 24 hours.
Restaurants open Christmas 2024
The following national restaurant chains have select locations open on Wednesday, but many restaurants will also be closed. Some will operate with limited menus. Check with your closest location before heading out.- Applebee’s
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Denny’s
- Domino’s: The store locator website includes Christmas hours and restaurant closings.
- Golden Corral
- Hooters
- Huddle House: Hours vary but many open from 6 am until 10 pm.
- IHOP
- Papa John’s
- Perkins: Participating locations are open from 7 am to 10 pm.
- Red Lobster: Special holiday hours from 11 am to 9 pm Wednesday.
- TGI Fridays
- Waffle House
- Locally owned and regional chains will also be open Christmas as will some restaurants located in hotels and rest stops.
Fast food open Christmas 2024
Opening on Christmas is often a franchise decision, so expect many locations to be closed Wednesday. Hours for open locations will vary, and most will close early on Christmas Eve. Check with your closest location before heading out. Restaurant apps with ordering ahead are one way to find open locations.- Arby’s
- Burger King
- Carl’s Jr.
- Del Taco
- Hardee’s
- Jimmy John’s
- McDonald’s
- Popeyes
- Sonic Drive-In
- Subway
- Wendy’s
Starbucks, Dunkin’ open Christmas Day 2024
Many Starbucks and Dunkin’ are open for Christmas, but some locations will be closed.- Expect hours to be limited.
Taco Bell, and Chick-fil-A closed Christmas 2024
Zoom out: All Taco Bell restaurants are closed on Christmas, and hours for Christmas Eve vary.- Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Christmas.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill and all Darden restaurants — including Olive Garden — also are closed on Christmas and close early Tuesday for Christmas Eve.
- Many restaurants that serve holiday catering meals including Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel are closed on Christmas.
