These Stores Will Be Open on Christmas Day 2023 in Case You Need Anything Important

The Christmas season is officially here, and it seems like we spend all of our time making lists and checking them twice. But no matter how much we plan, something always falls through the cracks. It could be an essential ingredient for Christmas dinner, or a gift for your beloved aunt. No matter the reason, we often find ourselves in need of a last-minute trip to the store on Christmas Day. But that's where things get complicated: Many stores are closed on December 25.

Your options are limited, but you do have a few options when it comes to Christmas Day shopping. Check the list below and find a location near you. Before you head out the door, be sure to confirm house with the location—many stores are independently owned and hours may vary.

Looking for more spots to shop on Christmas Day? Check out our list of restaurants open on Christmas and grocery stores open on Christmas.

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Stores open on Christmas Day 2023:

• 7-Eleven

• Albertsons (with holiday hours)

• Buc-ees

• Casey's (It may open after 10 a.m. on Christmas Day)

• Circle K/Couche-Tard

• Cumberland Farms (You might even get a free cup of coffee)

• CVS (Expect shortened hours)

• Rite Aid

• Starbucks (Hours will vary by location)

• Sheetz (Most locations are open, but not necessarily all)

• Safeway (Hours will vary by location)

• Wawa

• Walgreens/Duane Reade

• QuickChek

Stores closed on Christmas Day 2023:

• Ace Hardware

• Aldi

• Barnes and Noble

• Bass Pro Shops

• Bed Bath & Beyond

• Best Buy

• Big Lots

• Burlington

• Cabela's

• Costco
  

• Cost Plus World Market

• Cracker Barrel

• Dollar General

• Dollar Tree

• Dick's Sporting Goods

• Dunkin' Donuts
  

• Family Dollar

• Hallmark

• H-E-B

• HomeGoods

• JOANN
  

• Kohl's

• Kroger
  

• Lowe's
  

• Macy's
  

• Marshalls
  

• Michaels

• ModCloth

• Party City

• Publix

• Sam's Club

• Sephora
  

• Stonewall Kitchen

• Target

• The Home Depot

• T.J. Maxx
  

• Trader Joe's
  

• Walmart

• West Elm

• Whole Foods

• World Market

Is Walmart open on Christmas Day?

Hate to break it to you, but Walmart is indeed closed on Christmas Day. They resume store hours December 26. The store recently decided to close on Thanksgiving Day too.

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Is Target open on Christmas Day?

Similar to Walmart, Target will also be closed on Christmas Day, but the store will be open on Christmas Eve until 8 p.m. for last-minute shoppers.

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Is Starbucks open on Christmas Day?

Some Starbucks locations will be open this Christmas, but store hours can vary depending on location. Before you rush out to get a gingerbread latte, make sure you check that your local store is open using the Starbucks Store locator.

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Is Rite Aid open on Christmas Day? How about Walgreens or Duane Reade?

Most Rite Aid locations will be open for Christmas, but hours can vary by location. You can also expect to pick up prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and other basics at Walgreens and Duane Reade. Again, it's safest to check the holiday hours with your particular branch as these can change.

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Is Whole Foods open on Christmas Day?

Grocery stores are especially tricky, as chains such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe's shut their doors on December 25. However, both Trader Joe's and Whole Foods will be open with limited hours on Christmas Eve, so make sure to get your shopping done early.

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Is The Home Depot open on Christmas Day?

Any pressing home improvement needs that arise on Christmas Day will have to wait. But the day before, The Home Depot's open with its regular hours.

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