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As the holiday season reaches its peak on December 25, 2025, many shoppers are wondering where they can grab last-minute essentials or enjoy some post-celebration browsing.
While most major retailers close their doors to give employees time with family, a few convenience stores and pharmacies stay open with reduced hours. Here’s a comprehensive table of popular U.S. stores and their Christmas Day status.
Hours can vary by location, so it’s best to confirm with your local store.
| Store Name | Status on Christmas Day 2025 | Notes/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven | Open | Most locations 24/7; some may vary. |
| Ace Hardware | Mostly Closed | Independently owned; check local stores. |
| Albertsons | Some Open | Adjusted hours (e.g., until 3 p.m. in some areas); many closed. |
| ALDI | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| American Eagle | Closed | All U.S. stores closed. |
| Barnes & Noble | Closed | All bookstores closed. |
| Bass Pro Shops | Closed | All locations closed. |
| Belk | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Best Buy | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| BevMo by GoPuff | Open | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. local time. |
| BJ’s Wholesale | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Burlington | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Cabela’s | Closed | All locations closed. |
| Circle K | Open | Regular hours. |
| Costco | Closed | All U.S. warehouses closed. |
| CVS | Open | Modified hours; call ahead. |
| Dollar General | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Family Dollar/Dollar Tree | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Food 4 Less | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| The Fresh Market | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Giant | Varies | Most open with limited hours. |
| Harris Teeter | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| H-E-B | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Home Depot | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| HomeGoods | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Hy-Vee | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| IKEA | Closed | All stores closed. |
| JCPenney | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Jewel-Osco | Closed | Stores and pharmacies closed. |
| Kohl’s | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Kroger (incl. Fred Meyer, QFC, Ralphs) | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26 with regular hours. |
| Lowe’s | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Macy’s | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Marshalls | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Meijer | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Nordstrom | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Office Depot | Closed | All stores closed. |
| OfficeMax | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Petco | Closed | All stores closed. |
| PetSmart | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Publix | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| REI | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Rite Aid | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Safeway | Some Open | Adjusted hours; many closed. |
| Sam’s Club | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Sheetz | Open | 24/7 regular hours. |
| ShopRite | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Sprouts Farmer’s Market | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Staples | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Stop & Shop | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Target | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26 at 7 a.m. |
| TJ Maxx | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Tractor Supply Company | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Trader Joe’s | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Victoria’s Secret | Closed | All stores closed. |
| Vons | Some Open | Until 3 p.m. in some locations. |
| Walgreens | Open | Regular store hours; pharmacy may vary; 24-hour locations remain open. |
| Walmart | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26 at 6 a.m. |
| Wegman’s | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Whole Foods | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
| Winn-Dixie | Closed | Reopens Dec. 26. |
If you need emergency items, convenience chains like 7-Eleven, Circle K, Sheetz, CVS, or Walgreens are your best bets. F
or everything else, stock up ahead or shop on December 26.
Enjoy a peaceful and merry Christmas!
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