Christmas Day 2024: Store and Restaurant Hours for Target, Walmart, and More

On Christmas Day 2024, many stores and businesses will be closed in observance of the holiday, with some exceptions for essential services and select retailers. Here’s a breakdown of the opening hours for major stores and restaurants.

Major Retail Stores

• Target: Target will be open on Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., but all locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
• Walmart: Walmart will operate on regular hours on Christmas Eve, but all stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
• Costco: Costco will be open on Christmas Eve, though hours may vary by location, but all stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
• Whole Foods Market: Whole Foods will be open on Christmas Eve with varying hours by location, but all stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
• Trader Joe’s: Most Trader Joe’s locations will close early on Christmas Eve, typically from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and all stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
• Aldi: Aldi stores will operate with limited hours on Christmas Eve, but will be closed on Christmas Day.
• Sam’s Club: Sam’s Club will be open on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Club members and closed on Christmas Day.
• Kroger: Kroger will be open on Christmas Eve with varying hours, but all locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
• Lowe’s: Lowe’s will be open on Christmas Eve with modified hours, and all stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

Fast Food and Restaurants

• McDonald’s: McDonald’s locations will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with hours varying by location.
• Burger King: Burger King will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with hours depending on location.
• Wendy’s: Wendy’s will also remain open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with varying hours by location.
• Taco Bell: Taco Bell will be open on Christmas Eve, but all locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
• Chipotle: Chipotle will operate under reduced hours on Christmas Eve, with most locations closing around 3 p.m., and all locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
• Cracker Barrel: Cracker Barrel will be open on Christmas Eve with most locations closing around 2 p.m., and closed on Christmas Day.
• IHOP: IHOP will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with hours varying by location.
• Waffle House: Waffle House will be open 24/7, including on Christmas Day.
• Applebee’s: Applebee’s will have reduced hours on Christmas Eve, with all locations closed on Christmas Day.
• Hooters: Hooters will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and from 4 p.m. to midnight on Christmas Day.
• Texas Roadhouse: Texas Roadhouse will operate during normal hours on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day.

Pharmacies and Convenience Stores

• Walgreens: Walgreens will be open on Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Christmas Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with specific closing times depending on location.

While many retail stores, grocery chains, and restaurants close on Christmas Day, there are still some options for those in need of last-minute items or a meal. Fast food chains and convenience stores like Walgreens may offer some relief for those needing essential services during the holiday.