What’s Open on Christmas Day 2025? Stores, Restaurants, and Services Operating Today
December 25, 2025
While many Americans are enjoying a quiet Christmas Day, some may still need to run out for last-minute groceries, prescriptions, or a meal. As usual, most major retailers and grocery chains are closed on Christmas, but several convenience stores, pharmacies, and restaurants remain open often with limited or location-specific hours.
Before heading out, shoppers are advised to check local store hours, as schedules may vary by location.
Is Walmart Open on Christmas Day?
Walmart is closed on Christmas Day.
Stores are scheduled to reopen on December 26, generally from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., though hours may vary by location.
Convenience Stores and Drugstores Open on Christmas
If you need essentials or pharmacy items, a few chains are operating today.
Open on Christmas Day:
- CVS (store and pharmacy hours may vary)
- Walgreens (limited or adjusted hours)
- 7-Eleven (most locations open 24/7)
- Sheetz (open 24/7)
Closed on Christmas Day:
- Dollar General
- Rite Aid
Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Day
Most grocery stores are closed for the holiday.
Closed:
- Aldi
- Food Lion
- Harris Teeter
- Kroger
- Publix
- Stop & Shop
- Trader Joe’s
- Wegmans
Exceptions:
- Select Albertsons and Safeway locations may be open with reduced hours.
Restaurants and Fast-Food Chains Open on Christmas
For those skipping home cooking, several dining options remain available.
Open on Christmas Day (hours vary by location):
- Applebee’s
- Domino’s (some locations open)
- Dunkin’ (many locations open)
- IHOP
- McDonald’s (select locations)
- Starbucks (some locations open with limited hours)
Closed on Christmas Day:
- Chick-fil-A
- Taco Bell
Superstores and Department Stores
Nearly all major retailers are closed on Christmas.
Closed Today:
- Best Buy
- Costco
- Home Depot
- IKEA
- Target
- Macy’s
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
- Sam’s Club
Mail Delivery and Financial Markets
- United States Postal Service offices are closed, and no mail is delivered on Christmas Day.
- UPS will not provide pickup or delivery services, except for Express Critical shipments.
- U.S. financial markets, including the New York Stock Exchange, are closed, with trading set to resume on December 26.
Bottom Line
Christmas Day brings widespread closures across retail, grocery, and financial services, but essential shopping, dining, and pharmacy options remain available in many areas. Always verify local hours before heading out.