Those who are looking for last minute gifts or find they are missing one Christmas Dinner ingredients may be in luck if they’re near one of the few retailers and chains open today. In the US, most stores, restaurants and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day

Is anything open on Christmas Day?

Unlike Thanksgiving, most stores, restaurants and grocery chains close their doors on Christmas Day to give their employees the day off. Still, there are some options for people who need essentials, including supermarket chain Sheetz, which is keeping its doors open on December 25th.

Which supermarkets and department stores are open on Christmas Day?

If you’re planning on shopping at a supermarket or department store on Christmas Day, you’re probably out of luck. The following retailers will remain closed on December 25th:

• Costco
• Kohl’s
• Sam’s Clubs
• Goal
• Walmart

Which grocery stores are open on Christmas Day?

On December 25th, you’ll probably have a better chance of finding a grocery store that’s open, although many stores are closed or less open on the holiday.

Open at Christmas:

• Acme Markets, but with limited hours. Check your local store opening times here.
• Albertsons, but only in limited numbers and these have shorter opening hours. Check your local store here.
• Giant Food: Select stores are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but all pharmacies are closed except stores 117 (Catonsville, Maryland); 132 (Bethesda, Maryland) and 159 (Pikesville, Maryland).
• Safeway, but only a few locations. You can check your location’s opening hours on this page.
• Vons, but again only a few stores will be open on Christmas. Locations and opening times can be found here.

Closed at Christmas:

• Aldi
• Feed lion
• Kroger
• Publix
• Stop & Shop
• Trader Joe’s
• Whole Foods

Are pharmacies open on Christmas Day?

Some may still be open, but it’s best to check before heading out.

Open:

• Three Giant Food pharmacy locations will be open for limited hours on Christmas Day. They are stores 117 (Catonsville, Maryland); 132 (Bethesda, Maryland) and 159 (Pikesville, Maryland), but all others will be closed on December 25th
• CVS Pharmacy locations will be open on Christmas, although some stores may have reduced hours, a spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch. The company encourages customers to check local hours at cvs.com.

Closed:

Is McDonald’s open on Christmas Day?

Many McDonald’s locations are open on Christmas Day, but hours may vary. You can view local opening times here.

Are Dunkin’ and Starbucks open on Christmas Day?

Many Dunkin’ locations are open on Christmas Day. However, the company recommends checking the mobile app to see if a location is open before heading out.

Starbucks says many of its stores will also be open on Christmas, but also recommends checking in advance as stores may change their hours. You can find local hours via the Starbucks® app or on the company’s store locator website.

Are other restaurants and fast food chains open on Christmas Day?

Yes, some fast food chains and restaurants will be open on Christmas, but many will remain closed. It’s always best to do your research before heading out.

Open on Christmas Day:

• IHOP restaurants are open during the holidays, but hours may vary. Therefore, customers should check with their local IHOP.
• Sheetz locations are open and serving made-to-order food.

Closed on Christmas Day:

• Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
• Chick-Fil-A
• Chilies
• Chipotle
• Eddie Vs
• Longhorn Steakhouse
• Olive Garden
• Outback Steakhouse
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Squadron 52
• The capital grill
• Courthouse