What stores are open on Christmas Day 2025? Which are closed?

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NEW YORK - Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, but there are a few, however, with Christmas hours for those who need to shop.

What stores are open on Christmas Day?

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The following stores and gas stations will be open on Christmas Day:

Albertsons
CVS
7-Eleven
Circle K
Safeway
Walgreens (select 24-hour locations will be open on Christmas Day)
Vons

Some locations may opt to close or have reduced hours, so it’s best to contact your local store to confirm.

What stores are closed on Christmas Day?

The following stores will be closed on Christmas Day, according to their respective websites:

ALDI
BJ's Wholesale
Costco
Dollar General
Family Dollar/Dollar Tree
The Fresh Market
Harris Teeter
H-E-B
Hy-Vee
Kroger
Publix
Ralph’s
Sam's Club
ShopRite
Stop & Shop
Target
Trader Joe's
Walmart
Wegman's
Whole Foods
Winn-Dixie

Mail delivery

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

Banks

Banks are closed on Christmas Day. Most banks follow the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule, which includes Christmas Day. Many banks will be open on Christmas Eve, though they may have reduced hours. Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange are also closed on Christmas Day.