Last-Minute Shopping? Here’s What’s Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

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If you find yourself needing a last-minute item over the holidays, it’s important to plan ahead. While many retailers extend hours in the days leading up to Christmas, most major stores will be closed on Christmas Day, with only a limited number of essential businesses remaining open. 

Christmas Eve, however, is a different story with many retailers operating on shortened schedules.

On Christmas Day, shopping options will be limited. Some CVS locations will remain open with reduced or modified hours, though availability varies by store, making it best to call ahead or check online. 

Select Walgreens locations will also be open, particularly 24-hour stores, though pharmacy hours may differ. A small number of Starbucks cafés and McDonald’s restaurants may operate on Christmas Day, but hours are determined by individual locations and franchises, so customers should confirm before visiting.