If you’re in a pinch for holiday meal ingredients or last-minute gifts on Christmas Day 2024, your shopping options are quite limited. While most grocery stores and retailers are closed, several drugstores and convenience stores remain open to serve your needs.
Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Day 2024
Some grocery stores will be open with adjusted hours. It’s best to check with your local store before heading out, as availability varies by location.
- Acme Market: Most stores open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Pharmacies closed).
- Albertsons: Many stores are closed, but those open have reduced hours.
- Ralphs: Most locations are closed.
- Safeway: Hours vary; some locations will operate on Christmas Day.
- Vons: Select stores are open with reduced hours.
Gas Stations and Convenience Stores Open on Christmas
Convenience stores and gas stations are a reliable option for last-minute shopping or quick snacks. Many operate 24/7.
- 7-Eleven: Most stores are open 24 hours.
- Casey’s General Store: Opens at 10 a.m.
- Circle K: Most locations are open 24 hours.
- Cumberland Farms: Open regular hours (varies by location).
- Kum & Go: Open 24 hours.
- Love’s Travel Stops: Open 24 hours.
- Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop: Most locations are open 24 hours.
- Pilot Flying J: Open 24 hours.
- RaceTrac: Open 24 hours.
- Sheetz: Open 24 hours.
- TravelCenters of America: Most locations operate 24 hours.
- Wawa: Most stores are open 24 hours.
Drugstores Open on Christmas Day 2024
Drugstores can be a lifesaver for last-minute gifts, holiday essentials, or over-the-counter medicines.
- CVS: Hours vary; some stores are open with reduced hours, while others remain closed. Pharmacies are mostly closed.
- Walgreens: Most locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day. Stores operating 24/7 will maintain regular hours.
Helpful Tip
Before heading out, check the official website or call your nearest location to confirm operating hours, as schedules may vary.
🎄 Fun Fact: Christmas Day 2024 aligns with the first night of Hanukkah, a rare occurrence that hasn’t happened in nearly 20 years!
