Santa isn’t the only one working this Christmas.
Many chains will be operating across the United States on Christmas Eve and some on Christmas Day as well.
This year, like all years, federal organizations like the United States Post Office will be closed on December 25, which is also the first night of Chaunukkah. Both FedEx and UPS will be open on Christmas Day with limited services.
The stock market will close early on Christmas Eve at 1 p.m. and stay closed throughout Christmas Day.
Still, there are tons of businesses, grocery stores, and eateries that are accessible for last-minute shopping.
Here is what you need to know about what will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
McDonald’s
Most McDonald’s will be operational on Christmas Eve and Day with various hours.
Burger King
Holiday hours and openings vary by location.
Wendy’s
Hours and openings vary by branch.
Taco Bell
Open on Christmas Eve with various hours and closed on Christmas Day.
Chipotle
Operating with reduced hours on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Domino’s
Hours and openings vary by location.
Pizza Hut
Hours and openings vary by location.
Dunkin’
Openings vary by location. Branches open will keep regular hours.
Starbucks
Select Starbucks locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with various hours.
Waffle House
Waffle House will be operating as usual during the Christmas holiday.
IHOP
The International House of Pancakes will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hours vary by branch.
Applebee’s
Select Applebee’s will be open for various hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Hooters
Hooters will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 4 p.m. to midnight on Christmas Day.
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Road House branches will operate at regular hours on Christmas Eve.
Stores open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
CVS
Most will remain open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but some 24-hour branches may change hours.
Walgreens
Many Walgreens will open with a special Christmas Day schedule of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Walmart
Open with varying hours on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Costco
Costco will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Target
Although closed on Christmas Day, most stores will be open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Dollar General
Open Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Whole Foods
Hours vary for Christmas Eve, and Whole Foods will be closed on Christmas Day.
Aldi
Stores close at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve and remain closed for Christmas Day.
ShopRite
ShopRite will be open on Christmas Eve and will have select stores open on Christmas Day.
7-Eleven
Most locations will be open 24/7.
Wawa
Wawa will maintain regular hours of operation.