In the United States, the majority of retailers, including department and grocery stores, tend to close early on Christmas Eve and remain shut on Christmas Day. However, a select few choose to operate with reduced hours on the holiday.

If you’re craving a cup of coffee or need to grab some last-minute groceries on Christmas Day, there are options available, though you should expect these businesses to have limited operating hours.

Chains such as Dunkin’, Denny’s, IHOP, and Waffle House plan to stay open. Nevertheless, it’s wise to confirm their hours by calling ahead or checking online to avoid any inconvenience.

Before dashing out for those last-minute essentials, remember that operating hours can vary by location. When uncertain, a quick phone call or an online search for your local store’s schedule can save time and effort.

Here’s a detailed list of major retailers that plan to open their doors on Christmas Day this year.

• 7-Eleven (Most stores are open 24/7 (including on Christmas), but some locations’ hours can vary) 
• CVS (locations are set to be open at normal hours, but may vary)
• Carl’s Jr./Hardees (Hours vary by location)
• Dunkin’
• Fogo de Chao (Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9p.m.)
• Hooters (Open Christmas Eve from 11a.m. to 7 p.m. and Christmas Day from 4 p.m. to midnight. KC stores will open at 11 a.m. for the 1:30 p.m. Chiefs game and close at 10 p.m.)
• IHOP: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, check with local IHOP as hours will vary by location
• Denny’s (Remains open 24/7 throughout the year)
• Red Lobster (Open for dine-in and to-go orders Christmas Eve and Christmas from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., respectively) 
• Starbucks (Many Starbucks locations will be open on Christmas, but hours vary by location)
• Walgreens (Most Walgreens stores will have adjusted hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Day. All 24-hour locations will continue to remain open. You can double-check local hours here.) 

Store hours may vary by location. Double check the times in advance at your nearest location to confirm hours. 

Here are some other grocery, convenience and retail stores that are closed on Christmas Day:

• ALDI: Stores are closed.
• Harris Teeter: Stores are closed.
• Home Depot: Stores are closed.
• IKEA: Stores are closed.
• Jewel-Osco: Stores and pharmacies are closed.
• Lowe’s: Stores are closed.
• Macy’s: Stores are closed.
• Meijer: Stores are closed.
• Publix: Stores are closed.
• Rite Aid: Stores are closed.
• Sam’s Club: Stores are closed.
• Sprouts Farmer’s Market: Stores are closed.
• Trader Joe’s: Stores are closed.
• Whole Foods: Stores are closed.

Many Starbucks locations will be open on Christmas, but hours can vary — with the company noting that “stores may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs” throughout the holiday season. It’s best to check ahead online.

The country’s largest retailer is closed on Christmas Day. Stores will be open Christmas Eve, but most locations will close at 6 p.m. local time. Stores will reopen at 6 a.m. on Dec. 26.

No, Target stores are not open on Christmas Day. Most stores are open from 7 a.m. to midnight through Dec. 23 and from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. local time Christmas Eve. All stores will reopen at their regular times on Dec. 26. 

Most Safeway stores will be open on Christmas Eve with reduced hours. Check your local store for details.

Some Safeway stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Locations that choose to stay open will have limited hours.

No, Costco locations are not open on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. 

Kroger announced all stores and fuel centers will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve, with most pharmacies closing at 4 p.m. Stores will be closed all of Christmas Day.

The Kroger brand includes Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, and Smith’s Food and Drug.

Aldi stores will be closed on Christmas Day, but stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 

Food Lion stores will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All Food Lion stores will be closed on Christmas Day. 

Many CVS locations will have modified hours on Christmas Day. Customers are encouraged to call ahead or double-check local hours online.

Walgreens stores will be open on Christmas Day, but pharmacy hours may vary. All 24-hour locations will continue to remain open. You can double-check local hours here.

Many McDonald’s locations in the U.S. are open on holidays like Christmas, but hours vary by location. Consumers can use the chain’s online store locator to confirm.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.