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Christmas Eve Store Hours 2026: What’s Open & Closed
Complete operational status guide for Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24, 2026). Of the 127 national retailers, supermarkets, and banks we track, 16 are open (regular or holiday hours) and 2 close for the day. For 48 more, hours are set store by store, and 61 have not announced 2026 hours yet.
OPEN16 StoresRegular or holiday hours
CLOSED2 StoresClosed all day
CALENDAR DATEThu, Dec 24, 2026December 24th annually
VARIES / NOT ANNOUNCED109 Stores48 vary by store · 61 not announced (6 only have last year’s report)
Store-by-Store Status for Christmas Eve
127 Major Brands| Store Name | Category | Holiday Status | Schedule & Notes | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Point | Theme Parks & Entertainment | Closed | Closed all day The park calendar listed no open days in December 2026. | View hours |
| Dollywood | Theme Parks & Entertainment | Closed | Closed all day The 2026 operating calendar listed the theme park as closed on December 24, 2026. | View hours |
| 7 Brew Coffee | Restaurants & Fast Food | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| ALDI | Grocery & Supermarkets | Hours in 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Most stores close at 4:00 PM, per an ALDI spokesperson (2025); varies by store. | View hours |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Specialty Retail | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| Ace Hardware | Home Improvement & Hardware | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Applebee's | Restaurants & Fast Food | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| Arby's | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Some restaurants post shorter hours (one sample showed 10:15 AM to 3:30 PM). Check your restaurant. | View hours |
| AutoZone | Auto Parts & Service | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Barnes & Noble | Specialty Retail | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Bath & Body Works | Beauty & Cosmetics | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Belk | Department & Off-Price Retail | Not announced | Not announced Expected to close early; check your store page. | View hours |
| Best Buy | Consumer Electronics | Holiday hours | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Holiday calendars suggest about 8 AM - 7 PM; not confirmed by Best Buy. | View hours |
| Boscov's | Department & Off-Price Retail | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| Burger King | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Hours vary by franchised restaurant. Check your restaurant. | View hours |
| Burlington | Department & Off-Price Retail | Varies by location | Varies by store Check your store page for the closing time. | View hours |
| CVS Pharmacy | Pharmacies & Convenience | Varies by location | Varies by store CVS spokesperson (2025): stores and pharmacies open, hours vary by location. | View hours |
| California DMV | Public Offices & Government | Varies by location | Varies by store Not on the DMV closure list; check your office page. | View hours |
| Capital One | Banking & Financial Services | Not announced | Not announced No official early-close announced; check your location. | View hours |
| Chick-fil-A | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store No official statement found; hours may vary. Confirm with the restaurant. | View hours |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Chili's FAQ: contact your local restaurant for Christmas Eve hours, which may vary by location. | View hours |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurants & Fast Food | Not announced | Not announced No official nationwide policy found; check your restaurant page. | View hours |
| Citibank | Banking & Financial Services | Not announced | Not announced No official early-close announced; check your branch. | View hours |
| Citizens Bank | Banking & Financial Services | Not announced | Not announced No official early-close announced; check your branch. | View hours |
| Costco Wholesale | Wholesale Clubs | Holiday hours | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Costco warehouse pages list 10 AM to 5 PM for Christmas Eve; confirm on your warehouse page. | View hours |
| Culver's | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Most restaurants that posted dates are closed; one showed 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Check your restaurant. | View hours |
| DHL Express ServicePoint | Shipping & Postal Services | Not announced | Not announced Industry guides list reduced hours; check your location page. | View hours |
| DICK'S Sporting Goods | Specialty Retail | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse | Department & Off-Price Retail | Varies by location | Varies by store No holiday hours loaded on store pages for this date; check your store page. | View hours |
| Dairy Queen | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Restaurants that posted dates showed shorter days (for example 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM) and one closure. Check your restaurant. | View hours |
| Discount Tire | Auto Parts & Service | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| Domino's Pizza | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Set by each store; no official schedule found. Check your store. | View hours |
| Dunkin' | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Hours set by each shop; no official schedule found. Check your shop. | View hours |
| Dutch Bros Coffee | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Dutch Bros publishes no holiday schedule for shops; check your shop on the locator. | View hours |
| FedEx Office | Shipping & Postal Services | Varies by location | Varies by store FedEx Office has modified hours the day before the holiday, some locations closing early; check your store. | View hours |
| Fifth Third Bank | Banking & Financial Services | Not announced | Not announced No official early-close announced; check your branch page. | View hours |
| Five Below | Discount Stores | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Five Guys | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Set by each owner; mall restaurants follow the mall. Check your restaurant. | View hours |
| Florida FLHSMV | Public Offices & Government | Varies by location | Varies by store Not on the FLHSMV state closure schedule; check your county office. | View hours |
| Food Lion | Grocery & Supermarkets | Holiday hours | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Early close at 6:00 PM. | View hours |
| GameStop | Consumer Electronics | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Giant Food | Grocery & Supermarkets | Holiday hours | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM Closes early at 7:00 PM. | View hours |
| Goodwill | Thrift & Secondhand | Varies by location | Varies by store Each local Goodwill sets its own holiday hours; check your regional Goodwill site. | View hours |
| Great Clips | Personal Care & Salons | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| H-E-B | Grocery & Supermarkets | Holiday hours | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM Closes early at 8:00 PM. | View hours |
| Harbor Freight | Home Improvement & Hardware | Varies by location | Varies by store Closed at 5 PM on Christmas Eve in the 2022 and 2023 newsroom notices. | View hours |
| Hobby Lobby | Specialty Retail | Hours in 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM 9 AM to 5:30 PM in the 2025 newsroom notice. | View hours |
| HomeGoods | Department & Off-Price Retail | Varies by location | Varies by store HomeGoods says stores have extended holiday hours but publishes no list; contact your store. | View hours |
| Huntington Bank | Banking & Financial Services | Holiday hours | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM All branches close at 12:00 p.m. local time on Dec 24, 2026 per Huntington's holiday page. | View hours |
| IKEA | Specialty Retail | Varies by location | Varies by store Stores we checked close at 5 PM on December 24, 2026. | View hours |
| In-N-Out Burger | Restaurants & Fast Food | Not announced | Not announced No official statement found; check your restaurant page. | View hours |
| JCPenney | Department & Off-Price Retail | Not announced | Not announced Stores opened at 9 AM local time in the 2025 release; closing time not published. | View hours |
| KFC | Restaurants & Fast Food | Not announced | Not announced No official nationwide policy found; check your restaurant page. | View hours |
| Knott's Berry Farm | Theme Parks & Entertainment | Holiday hours | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM The park calendar listed 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on December 24, 2026. | View hours |
| Kohl's | Department & Off-Price Retail | Varies by location | Varies by store Most stores close at 7 PM on December 24, 2026; select stores at 8 PM. | View hours |
| Kroger | Grocery & Supermarkets | Varies by location | Varies by store Early close at many stores (commonly around 6 PM); check your store page. | View hours |
| LA Fitness | Gyms & Fitness | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| Lowe's | Home Improvement & Hardware | Hours in 2025 | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Shortened day; reports for 2025 ranged from 6 or 7 AM open to about 6 PM close, with many service departments closing at 5 PM. Check your store. | View hours |
| Macy's | Department & Off-Price Retail | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Marshalls | Department & Off-Price Retail | Varies by location | Varies by store Closing time varies by store; check your store page. | View hours |
| McDonald's | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Set by each owner-operator; some close early. Check the restaurant page. | View hours |
| Meijer | Grocery & Supermarkets | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| Menards | Home Improvement & Hardware | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Michaels | Specialty Retail | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| New York DMV | Public Offices & Government | Not announced | Not announced No official statement found; check the reservation system. | View hours |
| Nordstrom Rack | Department & Off-Price Retail | Holiday hours | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Most stores list 9 AM to 6 PM on December 24, 2026; a few close at 5 PM or 8 PM. | View hours |
| Old Navy | Department & Off-Price Retail | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Olive Garden | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Depending on business, a restaurant may close early on the day before Christmas; call your restaurant for the closing time. | View hours |
| PNC Bank | Banking & Financial Services | Varies by location | Varies by store No PNC holiday calendar published; check your branch page for any early close. | View hours |
| Panda Express | Restaurants & Fast Food | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Panera Bread | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Some cafes may shorten hours; no company policy found. Check your cafe page. | View hours |
| Papa Johns | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Hours vary by store per Papa Johns; check your store. | View hours |
| PetSmart | Specialty Retail | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Petco | Specialty Retail | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Set by each restaurant; no official schedule found. Check your restaurant. | View hours |
| Planet Fitness | Gyms & Fitness | Varies by location | Varies by store Planet Fitness does not publish one holiday schedule; check your club page. | View hours |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Set by each franchise owner; hours may be shortened. Check your restaurant. | View hours |
| Public Storage | Self Storage | Varies by location | Varies by store Public Storage publishes no holiday closure policy on the pages we read; check your facility page. | View hours |
| Publix | Grocery & Supermarkets | Varies by location | Varies by store Early close; 7:00 PM in 2025 per press coverage. Check your store page. | View hours |
| REI | Specialty Retail | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| Raising Cane's | Restaurants & Fast Food | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Ralphs | Grocery & Supermarkets | Holiday hours | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM Closes early at 7:00 PM. | View hours |
| Ross Dress for Less | Department & Off-Price Retail | Varies by location | Varies by store Third-party pages say about 6 PM; confirm on your store page. | View hours |
| Safeway | Grocery & Supermarkets | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Sam's Club | Wholesale Clubs | Holiday hours | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Clubs close at 6:00 PM. | View hours |
| Scheels | Specialty Retail | Varies by location | Varies by store Scheels publishes no holiday hours on its store pages; check your store. | View hours |
| Sephora | Beauty & Cosmetics | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Six Flags | Theme Parks & Entertainment | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| Social Security Administration | Public Offices & Government | Not announced | Not announced No official statement found; check the office page for that day. | View hours |
| Sonic Drive-In | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Restaurants that posted dates showed early closes between 3:00 and 5:00 PM. Check your restaurant. | View hours |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | Grocery & Supermarkets | Holiday hours | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sprouts FAQ lists Christmas Eve as 7 AM to 7 PM; the FAQ does not state the year. | View hours |
| Staples | Office Supplies & Printing | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your store page. | View hours |
| Starbucks | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Hours vary by cafe; many close earlier. Confirm in the app or locator. | View hours |
| Subway | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Set by each restaurant; no official schedule found. Check your restaurant. | View hours |
| T-Mobile | Wireless & Telecom | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| T.J. Maxx | Department & Off-Price Retail | Varies by location | Varies by store Closing time varies by store; check your store page. | View hours |
| TD Bank | Banking & Financial Services | Holiday hours | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Store pages post 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for December 24, 2026. | View hours |
| Taco Bell | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Open; hours vary by location per Taco Bell. | View hours |
| Target | Department & Off-Price Retail | Hours in 2025 | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Stores closed at 8 PM on Christmas Eve 2025 after opening at 7 AM, per Target's newsroom. | View hours |
| Texas DPS Driver License Division | Public Offices & Government | Not announced | Not announced No DPS statement found; check the appointment system. | View hours |
| Texas Roadhouse | Restaurants & Fast Food | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your restaurant page. | View hours |
| The Home Depot | Home Improvement & Hardware | Holiday hours | 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closes at 5 PM on Christmas Eve 2026, per Home Depot's holiday store hours. | View hours |
| The UPS Store | Shipping & Postal Services | Varies by location | Varies by store Set by each franchise; check your store page. | View hours |
| Tractor Supply | Home Improvement & Hardware | Hours in 2024 | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM 7 AM to 6 PM in the 2024 holiday schedule. | View hours |
| Trader Joe's | Grocery & Supermarkets | Varies by location | Varies by store Stores are reported to close early, often around 5 PM; check your store page. | View hours |
| Truist | Banking & Financial Services | Varies by location | Varies by store Not a Federal Reserve holiday and no Truist calendar found; check your branch page for an early close. | View hours |
| U.S. Bank | Banking & Financial Services | Holiday hours | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Branch holiday tables show a 1:00 PM close (supermarket branches open at 10:00 AM) | View hours |
| USPS (United States Postal Service) | Shipping & Postal Services | Varies by location | Varies by store No official statement found; hours vary by office. Check your post office. | View hours |
| Ulta Beauty | Beauty & Cosmetics | Not announced | Not announced Expected to close early; no verified time. | View hours |
| Verizon | Wireless & Telecom | Varies by location | Varies by store Verizon publishes no retail store holiday schedule; the locator says to call to verify hours. | View hours |
| Walmart | Discount Stores | Not announced | Not announced Walmart has not announced 2026 Christmas Eve hours; many stores close earlier than usual. Check your store page. | View hours |
| Wells Fargo | Banking & Financial Services | Holiday hours | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wells Fargo says some locations have reduced hours around Christmas Eve; check your branch | View hours |
| Wendy's | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Many restaurants open; hours vary by location per Wendy's. | View hours |
| Whataburger | Restaurants & Fast Food | Holiday hours | 12:00 AM – 6:00 PM Closes promptly at 6:00 PM Christmas Eve. | View hours |
| Whole Foods Market | Grocery & Supermarkets | Varies by location | Varies by store Modified hours at many stores; check your store page. | View hours |
| Wingstop | Restaurants & Fast Food | Varies by location | Varies by store Wingstop publishes no holiday schedule on its restaurant pages; check your restaurant. | View hours |
| YMCA | Gyms & Fitness | Not announced | Not announced No official schedule published; check your location page. | View hours |
| Bank of America | Banking & Financial Services | Not announced | Not announced Not a federal holiday; early closing unverified, check your branch | View hours |
| Chase Bank | Banking & Financial Services | Not announced | Not announced Not on Chase's holiday list; early closing is unverified, check your branch | View hours |
| Dollar General | Discount Stores | Not announced | Not announced Expected open, possibly shorter hours; check your store page. | View hours |
| Dollar Tree | Discount Stores | Not announced | Not announced Expected open, possibly earlier close; check your store. | View hours |
| Family Dollar | Discount Stores | Not announced | Not announced Expected open, possibly earlier close; check your store. | View hours |
| KeyBank | Banking & Financial Services | Not announced | Not announced Not on KeyBank's closure list; early closing is unverified, check your branch | View hours |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | Banking & Financial Services | Not announced | Not announced Early closing is unverified; check your branch | View hours |
| Regions Bank | Banking & Financial Services | Not announced | Not announced Early closing is unverified; check your branch | View hours |
| Santander Bank | Banking & Financial Services | Not announced | Not announced Early closing is unverified; check your branch | View hours |
| Walgreens | Pharmacies & Convenience | Open in 2025 | Standard hours Stores were open on Christmas Eve 2025 per the Walgreens Holiday Hub; pharmacy hours may differ by location. | View hours |
Is Your Store Open on Christmas Eve? Answers for the 24 Largest Chains
Is USPS open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; USPS has no single Christmas Eve schedule. No official statement found; hours vary by office. Check your post office.
USPS regular hoursIs Subway open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; Subway has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Set by each restaurant; no official schedule found. Check your restaurant.
Subway regular hoursIs Dollar General open on Christmas Eve?
Not announcedDollar General has not announced Christmas Eve 2026 hours yet. Expected open, possibly shorter hours; check your store page.
Dollar General regular hoursIs Starbucks open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; Starbucks has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Hours vary by cafe; many close earlier. Confirm in the app or locator.
Starbucks regular hoursIs McDonald's open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; McDonald's has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Set by each owner-operator; some close early. Check the restaurant page.
McDonald's regular hoursIs Dunkin' open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; Dunkin' has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Hours set by each shop; no official schedule found. Check your shop.
Dunkin' regular hoursIs CVS Pharmacy open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; CVS Pharmacy has no single Christmas Eve schedule. CVS spokesperson (2025): stores and pharmacies open, hours vary by location.
CVS Pharmacy regular hoursIs Walgreens open on Christmas Eve?
Open in 2025Probably. Walgreens was open on Christmas Eve in 2025; 2026 hours have not been announced yet. Stores were open on Christmas Eve 2025 per the Walgreens Holiday Hub; pharmacy hours may differ by location.
Walgreens regular hoursIs Family Dollar open on Christmas Eve?
Not announcedFamily Dollar has not announced Christmas Eve 2026 hours yet. Expected open, possibly earlier close; check your store.
Family Dollar regular hoursIs Dollar Tree open on Christmas Eve?
Not announcedDollar Tree has not announced Christmas Eve 2026 hours yet. Expected open, possibly earlier close; check your store.
Dollar Tree regular hoursIs Taco Bell open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; Taco Bell has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Open; hours vary by location per Taco Bell.
Taco Bell regular hoursIs Burger King open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; Burger King has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Hours vary by franchised restaurant. Check your restaurant.
Burger King regular hoursIs Domino's Pizza open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; Domino's Pizza has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Set by each store; no official schedule found. Check your store.
Domino's Pizza regular hoursIs Pizza Hut open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; Pizza Hut has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Set by each restaurant; no official schedule found. Check your restaurant.
Pizza Hut regular hoursIs Wendy's open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; Wendy's has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Many restaurants open; hours vary by location per Wendy's.
Wendy's regular hoursIs The UPS Store open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; The UPS Store has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Set by each franchise; check your store page.
The UPS Store regular hoursIs Chase Bank open on Christmas Eve?
Not announcedChase Bank has not announced Christmas Eve 2026 hours yet. Not on Chase's holiday list; early closing is unverified, check your branch.
Chase Bank regular hoursIs Walmart open on Christmas Eve?
Not announcedWalmart has not announced Christmas Eve 2026 hours yet. Walmart has not announced 2026 Christmas Eve hours; many stores close earlier than usual. Check your store page.
Walmart regular hoursIs Dairy Queen open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; Dairy Queen has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Restaurants that posted dates showed shorter days (for example 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM) and one closure. Check your restaurant.
Dairy Queen regular hoursIs Wells Fargo open on Christmas Eve?
Holiday hoursYes, with holiday hours: Wells Fargo is open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Christmas Eve. Wells Fargo says some locations have reduced hours around Christmas Eve; check your branch.
Wells Fargo regular hoursIs KFC open on Christmas Eve?
Not announcedKFC has not announced Christmas Eve 2026 hours yet. No official nationwide policy found; check your restaurant page.
KFC regular hoursIs Bank of America open on Christmas Eve?
Not announcedBank of America has not announced Christmas Eve 2026 hours yet. Not a federal holiday; early closing unverified, check your branch.
Bank of America regular hoursIs Sonic Drive-In open on Christmas Eve?
Varies by locationIt depends on the location; Sonic Drive-In has no single Christmas Eve schedule. Restaurants that posted dates showed early closes between 3:00 and 5:00 PM. Check your restaurant.
Sonic Drive-In regular hoursIs Chipotle open on Christmas Eve?
Not announcedChipotle has not announced Christmas Eve 2026 hours yet. No official nationwide policy found; check your restaurant page.
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Christmas Eve 2026 falls on Thursday, December 24, 2026.