Christmas Eve is Wednesday, Dec. 24, a day when people will discover they need one more gift or an ingredient for a favorite family recipe.
And with that task, people may not be sure if they can go to their favorite grocery store or which stores will be open to get that last-minute gift.
The good news is that many stores will be open on Christmas Eve for that mad dash.
Here is a good list of what will be open or closed on Christmas Eve.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve?
The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be open for trading on Wednesday, Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2025, up until 1 p.m. for an early market close in observance of the holiday, according to their websites.
Is Walmart open on Christmas Eve?
Walmart stores will be open on Dec. 24; however, stores close at 6 p.m. local time, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Chick-fil-A open on Christmas Eve?
Hours may vary by location on Christmas Eve. But all restaurants are closed on Dec. 25, according to the website.
Is Target open on Christmas Eve?
Target stores will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve, the company said in a news release.
Are Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale open on Christmas Eve?
Most Costco warehouses will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to the company’s website. Sam’s Club warehouses will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 24 for Plus Members and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Club members, according to the company’s website.
BJ’s Wholesale warehouses will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to the company’s website. Optical departments will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Home Depot, Lowe’s, or Ace Hardware open on Christmas Eve?
Home Depot stores will be open and are scheduled to close at 5 p.m. local time, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. Lowe’s stores will also be open and are scheduled to close at 6 p.m. local time, according to the company’s website.
Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers are encouraged to contact their local store for specific holiday hours.
Are pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens open on Christmas Eve?
CVS pharmacies will be open on Christmas Eve, although some stores and pharmacies may have reduced hours, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. The company encourages customers to call their local store before visiting or checking hours on CVS.com.
Walgreens locations will be open on Dec. 24, according to the company’s website. Pharmacy hours may vary by location, so check with your nearest location for specific hours.
Is the post office open on Christmas Eve? Will mail be delivered?
U.S. Postal Service post offices will be open, and mail will be delivered on Dec. 24, according to the USPS website. Mail will also be picked up from blue collection boxes at the scheduled collection times.
The postal service recommends checking with your local post office for specific hours of operation on Dec. 24.
Are banks open on Christmas Eve?
Most bank branches will be open on Christmas Eve; however, some may have shortened or adjusted hours. It is best to check with your local bank branch for their specific holiday hours.
Are UPS and FedEx open on Christmas Eve?
UPS delivery for all services is available on Dec. 24, according to the company’s website, and UPS Store locations will be open until at least 3 p.m. local time. UPS Store hours vary by location, so the company encourages customers to check its store locator to find operating hours and contact information for your nearest UPS Store location.
UPS pickup for Air and International Air services are only available if prearranged by Dec. 18, and UPS Ground service pickup is not available on Christmas Eve. UPS Express Critical is available 365 days a year, according to the company. For more information, call 1-800-714-8779 or visit mnx.com.
Most FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on Christmas Eve, according to the company’s website, and FedEx Office locations will have modified hours. Customers should contact their local FedEx Office location for specific holiday hours.
FedEx Custom Critical is also available 365 days a year. For more information, call 1-800-762-3787.
What retail stores are open on Christmas Eve?
The following retail stores will be open on Dec. 24. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
What grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve?
Here is a list of grocery stores that will be open on Christmas Eve. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
Is El Pasoans Fighting Hunger open on Christmas Eve?
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (EPFH) is announcing its adjusted holiday operating hours to help families across El Paso, Culberson, and Hudspeth counties plan.
The food bank will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and Friday, Dec. 26.
El Paso County to be closed for holiday
The County of El Paso has designated Dec. 22 through Jan. 2, 2026, as county holidays. As a result, the El Paso County Attorney’s Office will be closed for general business during this time and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5.
While the office will be closed for routine operations, it will remain open on a limited basis to address emergency or urgent matters.
Several essential services will remain available to the community throughout the holiday closure. Victims of domestic violence may still seek protection by applying for a Protective Order online at www.epcounty.com/ca/protectiveorders.htm. Individuals may also obtain information or assistance with protective orders by calling 915-273-3242.
For services from the County Attorney’s Office Mental Health Unit, the public may call915-273-3238 and leave a message; a representative will return the call as soon as possible.
María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150, mcortes@elpasotimes.com and @EPTMaria on Twitter, and eptmariacg on TikTok. USAToday contributed to this report.
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