From grocery chains to stores and restaurants, most businesses are open today on Christmas Eve 2024.

If you’re looking to buy a last-minute gift, stock up on groceries and groceries, eat out, or visit a pharmacy, you’ll find that many stores are open but are most likely operating on a holiday schedule with reduced hours.

Many stores and restaurants are closing earlier to give employees more time with their families and loved ones and because they expect fewer visitors. Find out what’s open and closed on Christmas Eve here.

Are grocery stores open on Christmas Eve?

• Albertsons-owned chain stores and pharmacies, including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw’s, Vons and Tom Thumb, will be open with reduced hours on Christmas Eve.
• Aldi branches have restricted opening hours on Christmas Eve. Find your store’s holiday hours with the store locator.
• Food Lion stores close at 6:00 p.m. EST on Christmas Eve.
• Giant Food stores close at 7 p.m. and pharmacies close during Sunday hours. Gas stations close at 6:30 p.m
• Kroger stores and gas stations close at 6:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Most pharmacies close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

• Stop & Shop stores close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The company’s gas stations close at 5:30 p.m. and the pharmacies close at 1:00 p.m
• Trader Joes locations will be open until 5:00 p.m. on December 24th.
• Whole Foods stores all close at 7:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve

Which restaurants are open on Christmas Eve?

• Applebee’s restaurant hours vary by location on Christmas Eve. According to the company, most restaurants will close earlier than usual. Some locations may be closed entirely in the evenings to allow employees to spend time with their families.
• Cracker Barrel restaurants close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Depending on the day of the week, guests are typically served until 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.
• IHOP restaurants are open, but hours may vary by location. Please check the opening times of your local store.
• On Christmas Eve, Wendy’s restaurants will be open during normal hours.

Where can I buy a gift on Christmas Eve?

• Most Best Buys are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m
• Costco has regular hours on Christmas Eve.
• Kohl’s is extending its hours the evening before Christmas. Most shops are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
• Macy’s stores are open on Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Target stores will close at 8:00 p.m. on December 24th and reopen at 7:00 a.m. on December 26th.
• Walmart stores close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.