Chicago – If you need any last minute shopping or gifts on Christmas Day, you may be out of luck.

Most stores, restaurants and other businesses will be closed on Christmas Day to allow workers to spend time with their own families. However, there are also some shops whose doors are open (albeit with limited opening hours).

Here you can find out which shops are open and closed at Christmas.

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Grocery and convenience stores are open on Christmas

Albertsons: Shops will be open with reduced hours on Christmas Eve and while many will remain closed on Christmas Day, some may remain open with reduced hours. Check out your local market before you go.

Circle K: Many locations are open 24 hours a day, including Christmas Day.

Starbucks: Some Starbucks are open on Christmas Day, but hours vary by location. Stop by your local Starbucks before you head out.

Walgreens: Many locations will remain open on Christmas Day, but with reduced opening hours. If your local Walgreen’s is open 24 hours, it will typically be open for at least a few hours on Christmas Day, too.

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7-Eleven: Many locations are open 24 hours a day, including Christmas Day.

H Mart: All shops are open 24 hours a day, including Christmas Day.

Tony’s Fresh Market: All shops are open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m

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Grocery stores will be closed on Christmas Day 2024

Here’s a look at which stores will be closed on Christmas Day according to their respective websites:

• ALDI
• Costco
• Dollar General
• Family Dollar/Dollar Tree
• The fresh market
• Hy Vee
• Kroger
• Sam’s Club
• Goal
• Trader Joe’s
• Walmart
• Whole Foods
• Marianos
• Meier
• Eat 4 less
• Jewel Osco
• Cermak fresh market
• Amazon Fresh

Postal delivery

The U.S. Postal Service is open and delivering mail on Christmas Eve. However, on Christmas Day all post offices will be closed and there will be no mail delivery.

UPS and FedEx are also closed on Christmas Day.

Banks

The banks are closed on Christmas. Most banks follow the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule, which includes Christmas Day. Many banks will be open on Christmas Eve, but with limited hours.

Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange are also closed on Christmas Day.

Courts and government agencies

All federal, state and local government offices will be closed on Christmas Day. The courts are also closed.

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