Maybe you just realized that amid the holiday insanity you forgot to get a present for Aunt Enid. Perhaps you somehow don’t have a key ingredient for Christmas dinner. Or maybe you just want to get away from the family for a bit. Whatever the reason, you’re in a bind. Show
Finding an open store of any variety on Christmas Day is a challenge in the best of times. In a pandemic year with labor shortages, it’s especially tough—but you do have a few options. Here’s a list of what may be open near you. Hours may vary, and just because a chain says it’s open doesn’t mean your nearest location will be. Some municipalities also have laws prohibiting major stores from opening on Christmas. Before you head out, it’s always a good idea to check first. Grocery stores open on Christmas7-Eleven Acme Albertson’s Big Saver Foods Giant Food Stores Pavilions Safeway Super King Markets Vons Wawa Grocery stores closed on ChristmasAldi BJ’s Wholesale Costco Food Lion The Fresh Market HEB Kroger Publix Ralphs Stop & Shop Trader Joe’s Wegmans Whole Foods Winn-Dixie Retailers open on ChristmasAmazon (It’s never too late for a gift certificate from the online retailer.) Circle K CVS Family Dollar (Select locations) Rite Aid Sheetz Starbucks Walgreens Most major movie theater chains Retailers closed on ChristmasPretty much everyone else, including most Walmart and Target stores, but many will be open early on Dec. 26 for year-end clearance sales. Never miss a story: Follow your favorite topics and authors to get a personalized email with the journalism that matters most to you.
andresr / Getty Images This holiday shopping season has been among the most unusual in recent memory, given the COVID-19 pandemic. While many stores remain open for the holidays, they may be opening later and closing earlier than in past years. See: Missed Holiday Shipping Deadlines? Try Curbside Delivery To Snag Deals Instead However, many stores will still remain open on Christmas Eve, and even Christmas Day in some cases. If you need a last-minute gift or prefer to pick up your holiday dinner ingredients while they’re fresh, many stores also have curbside pickup and even delivery options. Here is a list of retailers and grocery stores open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Eve 2021All these convenience and grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve:
See: Tips for Finding Affordable Last-Minute Gifts Retail Stores Open on Christmas Eve 2021If you need to get some last-minute gifts, here’s a list of retail stores open on Christmas Eve 2021. The key is to get there early — most stores will be open but not for extended hours.
More: DIY Gifts To Save You Big Money This Holiday Season Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Day 2021Some of your favorite grocery stores are expected to be closed on Christmas Day 2021. They include Whole Foods, Albertsons, Bristol Farms, Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Sam’s Club, Ralphs and Trader Joe’s. Here’s a list of convenience and grocery stores open on Christmas Day 2021:
Retail Stores Open on Christmas Day 2021Few retailer locations will be open on Christmas Day. If you need some last-minute gifts, your best bet is to head to a larger grocery store and pick up a mug, get a gift card from your local Starbucks or visit the following drugstores:
Learn More: The 37 Mistakes We Make When Shopping at Costco, Amazon, Target and Walmart Shopping For Last-Minute Purchases on ChristmasAlthough COVID-19 closures have leveled off, many retailers are still not back to pre-pandemic store hours. Staff shortages and shipment delays add to the troubles, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to pick up what you need. If you forget something, many stores are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to make last-minute shopping convenient. The key is to shop early since even the stores that typically are open late will close at 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and earlier on Christmas Day. More From GOBankingRates
Schedules are subject to change and may vary by store location. Cynthia Paez Bowman is a personal finance writer with degrees from American University in international business and journalism. Besides writing about personal finance, she writes about real estate, interior design and architecture. Her work has been featured in MSN, Brex, Freshome, MyMove, Emirates’ Open Skies magazine and more. Learn More Is Dollar General open on Christmas Day?Dollar General Holiday Hours
If you want to stop by Dollar General for final holiday purchases, you'll have to do so before Christmas Day. A spokesperson tells CountryLiving.com that though stores will be open on Christmas Eve, all Dollar General locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
Is anything open on Christmas Day UK?Most London attractions are closed on Christmas Day, but some continue to open their doors at this special time of year: JW3 ice rink in north London is one of the city's only ice-skating rinks open on Christmas Day. If you fancy a family walk, London's Royal Parks remain open during the festive period.
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