Open stores on Christmas Eve:
Despite the offers and sales of Black Friday that seem to extend during the month of December, three out of four buyers expect more time to buy their gifts. Of that 75 percent, almost half make at least some purchases on Christmas Eve. The stores open on Christmas Eve include:
Barnes and Noble: open from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., depending on the location
Bed Bath & Beyond: open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BJ’s Wholesale: open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Costco: open from 9 a.m. at 5 p.m.
CVS: open 7 a.m. at 10 p.m.
Dollar Tree: open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Family Dollar: Open, TBA hours
Ikea: open from 10 a.m. at 5 p.m.
Kmart: most locations open until 10 p.m.
Kroger: open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Macy’s: open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Publix: open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sam’s Club: open until 6 p.m.
Sheetz: open 24 hours
ShopRite: Most locations open until 6 p.m.
Objective: open tentatively, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Walgreen’s: 24/7 locations hold normal hours, stores that are not 24/7 close at midnight
Wegman’s: most places open until 6 p.m.
Whole Foods: most places open until 7 p.m.
Winn-Dixie: open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Stores open on Christmas day:
Although 58 percent of Americans refuse to buy on Christmas Day, according to research by business analysis firm LoyaltyOne Consulting, almost one in five US buyers want stores to open on December 25. The stores open at Christmas include:
7/11: open 24 hours
Albertsons: most stores open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CVS: open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Family Dollar: Open, TBA hours
Flying J Pilot: open 24 hours
Rite Aid: Open regular hours, but call your local store to verify
Sheetz: open 24 hours
Walgreen’s: 24/7 locations retain normal business hours, stores that do not operate 24 hours open from 8 a.m. at 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is about giving, celebrating and enjoying time with friends and family. But for many Americans, it’s also a great time to finish some last minute shopping and maybe have a bite in a restaurant. If it’s you, it’s smart to call your local store or restaurant to check your Christmas or Christmas Eve hours before you leave.
