Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2025: Your Ultimate Holiday Store Hours Shopping Guide
FOX Business correspondent Madison Alworth breaks down the final shipping deadlines Americans need to know to get Christmas gifts delivered on time as the holiday rush hits its peak.
As the holiday season approaches, many find themselves scrambling for last-minute items, whether it’s a carton of milk or a gift for a cousin who just decided to come home for Christmas. To accommodate this rush, several U.S. stores are adjusting their hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, ensuring customers can find what they need.
While many retailers allow online orders, it’s essential to note that stores closed on Christmas Day will likely not fulfill same-day orders. Here’s a rundown of some popular retailers and their holiday hours:
Aldi
Aldi, with over 2,100 locations across 38 states, will be closed on Christmas Day. However, their stores will operate on limited hours on Christmas Eve.
Best Buy
Best Buy has not explicitly stated its hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. However, their store locator indicates that many locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
BJ’s Wholesale Club
BJ’s Wholesale Club will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with optical departments operating from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All locations, including gas stations, will be closed on Christmas Day.
A woman carries shopping bags during the holiday season in New York City, Dec. 21, 2022. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters / Reuters)
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Costco
Costco locations will be closed on Christmas Day. The website does not specify whether stores will be open or have limited hours on Christmas Eve, so it’s best to check your local Costco’s hours using their store locator.
CVS
CVS stores will operate on various hours for Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Customers can find their local CVS hours on the company’s store locator.
Home Depot
Home Depot will be open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Customers are encouraged to check their local store hours using the store locator tool.
IKEA
IKEA will close all stores, warehouses, and customer services on Christmas Day. Specific hours for Christmas Eve are not provided, so customers should use the store locator for local hours.
Lowe’s
The Lowe’s store locator indicates that many locations will have limited hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Service departments are expected to close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
People look for presents at the Macy’s flagship store during the holiday season in New York City, Dec. 10, 2023. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
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Macy’s
Macy’s may operate on limited hours for Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. For more information, customers can use the store locator tool.
Target
All Target stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s will be open until 5 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Shoppers inside the Serramonte Mall on Black Friday in Daly City, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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Walgreens
Walgreens will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, although pharmacy hours may vary. Customers can check local Walgreens’ holiday hours using the store locator.
Walmart
Walmart will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Wegmans
Wegmans’ store hours vary by location. The company recommends that customers check for their local store hours.
Whole Foods
Whole Foods will operate on modified hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Customers can find local store hours using the store locator.
FOX Business correspondent Madison Alworth breaks down the final shipping deadlines Americans need to know to get Christmas gifts delivered on time as the holiday rush hits its peak.
As the holiday season approaches, many find themselves scrambling for last-minute items, whether it’s a carton of milk or a gift for a cousin who just decided to come home for Christmas. To accommodate this rush, several U.S. stores are adjusting their hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, ensuring customers can find what they need.
While many retailers allow online orders, it’s essential to note that stores closed on Christmas Day will likely not fulfill same-day orders. Here’s a rundown of some popular retailers and their holiday hours:
Aldi
Aldi, with over 2,100 locations across 38 states, will be closed on Christmas Day. However, their stores will operate on limited hours on Christmas Eve.
Best Buy
Best Buy has not explicitly stated its hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. However, their store locator indicates that many locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
BJ’s Wholesale Club
BJ’s Wholesale Club will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with optical departments operating from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All locations, including gas stations, will be closed on Christmas Day.
A woman carries shopping bags during the holiday season in New York City, Dec. 21, 2022. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters / Reuters)
GEN Z CUTTING BACK ON SPENDING FOR PHYSICAL GIFTS, TURN TO EXPERIENCES
Costco
Costco locations will be closed on Christmas Day. The website does not specify whether stores will be open or have limited hours on Christmas Eve, so it’s best to check your local Costco’s hours using their store locator.
CVS
CVS stores will operate on various hours for Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Customers can find their local CVS hours on the company’s store locator.
Home Depot
Home Depot will be open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Customers are encouraged to check their local store hours using the store locator tool.
IKEA
IKEA will close all stores, warehouses, and customer services on Christmas Day. Specific hours for Christmas Eve are not provided, so customers should use the store locator for local hours.
Lowe’s
The Lowe’s store locator indicates that many locations will have limited hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Service departments are expected to close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
People look for presents at the Macy’s flagship store during the holiday season in New York City, Dec. 10, 2023. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
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Macy’s
Macy’s may operate on limited hours for Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. For more information, customers can use the store locator tool.
Target
All Target stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s will be open until 5 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Shoppers inside the Serramonte Mall on Black Friday in Daly City, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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Walgreens
Walgreens will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, although pharmacy hours may vary. Customers can check local Walgreens’ holiday hours using the store locator.
Walmart
Walmart will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Wegmans
Wegmans’ store hours vary by location. The company recommends that customers check for their local store hours.
Whole Foods
Whole Foods will operate on modified hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Customers can find local store hours using the store locator.
