NEW YORK — With Christmas right around the corner, you might want to check the list of what stores are open (and closed) twice.
From retail to grocery chains, many companies across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours. But there’s also a handful of businesses that stay open on the holiday.
Before you run out the door this Christmas — whether it’s to buy last-minute gifts or simply get out of the house — it’s wise to double-check operating hours, which can range by location. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules for spots in your neighborhood online.
Here’s a rundown of how major chains are operating this Christmas Day.
IS WALMART OPEN ON CHRISTMAS?
Walmart will be closed on Christmas Day — and reopen at 6 a.m. Dec. 26.
IS TARGET OPEN ON CHRISTMAS?
A Costco warehouse is seen, July 8, 2022, in Thornton, Colo. Business closings on Christmas Eve are less common than those on Christmas Day, but many large chains still cut back hours or close up shop early for the coming holiday. Costco’s warehouses will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, although hours may vary between locations. Credit: AP/David Zalubowski
Most Target stores will be closed on Christmas and reopen at 7 a.m. Dec. 26. You can check location hours here.
IS COSTCO OPEN ON CHRISTMAS?
All Costco warehouses in the U.S. are closed on Christmas Day.
IS CVS OPEN ON CHRISTMAS?
A woman wheels a cart with her purchases out of a Walmart store, Nov. 18, 2020, in Derry, N.H. Business closings on Christmas Eve are less common than those on Christmas Day, but many large chains still cut back hours or close up shop early for the coming holiday. Walmart will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. Credit: AP/Charles Krupa
Many CVS Pharmacy locations will operate with normal hours on Christmas, but some non-24 locations may be closed or have reduced hours….
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