What's open on Christmas Day 2026?
Friday, Dec 25, 2026
Almost every store is closed. Some pharmacies, convenience stores and coffee shops stay open. That was the pattern in 2025. 2026 hours appear here as they're announced; government offices and libraries already publish theirs.
| Place | 2026 | Christmas Day 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Big box | ||
| Walmart | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Target | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Warehouse club | ||
| Costco | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Sam's Club | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Grocery | ||
| Aldi | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Trader Joe's | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Publix | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Kroger | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Whole Foods | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Safeway | Not announced yet | Some locations openSelect stores open with shorter hours |
| Albertsons | Not announced yet | Some locations openSelect stores open with shorter hours |
| Jewel-Osco | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Ralphs | Not announced yet | Some locations openSome stores open with shorter hours |
| Food Lion | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Harris Teeter | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Wegmans | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | Not announced yet | Closed |
| ShopRite | Not announced yet | Some locations openMost stores closed; select stores open with reduced hours |
| Pharmacy | ||
| CVS | Not announced yet | OpenHours varied by store; call for pharmacy hours |
| Walgreens | Not announced yet | OpenHours varied by store; call for pharmacy hours |
| Home improvement | ||
| The Home Depot | Closed | Closed |
| Lowe's | Not announced yet | Closed |
| IKEA | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Ace Hardware | Not announced yet | Closed |
| True Value | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Menards | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Department and specialty | ||
| Best Buy | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Kohl's | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Macy's | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Nordstrom | Not announced yet | Closed |
| T.J. Maxx | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Marshalls | Not announced yet | Closed |
| HomeGoods | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Dick's Sporting Goods | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Old Navy | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Gap | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Michaels | Not announced yet | Closed |
| PetSmart | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Petco | Not announced yet | Closed |
| JCPenney | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Barnes & Noble | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Staples | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Nordstrom Rack | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Sierra | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Homesense | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Athleta | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Banana Republic | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Dillard's | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Bath & Body Works | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Burlington | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Ross Dress for Less | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Apple Store | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Neiman Marcus | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Bloomingdale's | Not announced yet | Closed |
| American Eagle | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Pottery Barn | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Kirkland's Home | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Dollar stores | ||
| Dollar General | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Convenience | ||
| 7-Eleven | Not announced yet | OpenHours varied by store |
| Wawa | Not announced yet | OpenMost stores open |
| Sheetz | Not announced yet | OpenOpen 24 hours |
| Casey's | Not announced yet | Open, shorter hoursOpened at 10 a.m., regular closing time |
| Cumberland Farms | Not announced yet | OpenNormal business hours |
| Certified Oil | Not announced yet | OpenNormal business hours |
| Fastrac | Not announced yet | OpenNormal business hours |
| Kwik Shop | Not announced yet | OpenNormal business hours |
| Minit Mart | Not announced yet | OpenNormal business hours |
| Quik Stop | Not announced yet | OpenNormal business hours |
| Sprint Food Stores | Not announced yet | OpenNormal business hours |
| Turkey Hill Minit Markets | Not announced yet | OpenNormal business hours |
| Loaf 'N Jug | Not announced yet | OpenNormal business hours |
| Kum & Go | Not announced yet | Open |
| Pilot Flying J | Not announced yet | OpenOpen 24 hours |
| Restaurants | ||
| Starbucks | Not announced yet | Some locations openSome stores open |
| McDonald's | Not announced yet | Some locations openMany restaurants open, hours varied |
| Dunkin' | Not announced yet | OpenMost stores open |
| Waffle House | Not announced yet | Open |
| Burger King | Not announced yet | Some locations openSome restaurants open, others closed |
| Wendy's | Not announced yet | Some locations openMany restaurants open; hours varied |
| Denny's | Not announced yet | OpenMany restaurants open |
| IHOP | Not announced yet | OpenHours varied by location |
| Applebee's | Not announced yet | Some locations openSelect restaurants open; hours varied |
| Red Lobster | Not announced yet | OpenHours varied by location |
| Huddle House | Not announced yet | Some locations openParticipating locations open |
| Perkins | Not announced yet | Some locations openParticipating locations open |
| Ruby Tuesday | Not announced yet | Some locations openMore than 100 locations open |
| Fogo de Chão | Not announced yet | Open, shorter hours11 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Mail and banks | ||
| USPS (post office) | ClosedFederal holiday: no mail delivery | ClosedNo mail delivery |
| UPS | Not announced yet | ClosedMost locations closed; UPS Express Critical only |
| FedEx | Not announced yet | Closed |
| Bank of America | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | Closed |
| Wells Fargo | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | Closed |
| Stock market (NYSE and Nasdaq) | Closed | Closed |
| Chase | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| Citibank | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| U.S. Bank | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| PNC Bank | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| Truist | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| Capital One | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| TD Bank | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| Regions Bank | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| Fifth Third Bank | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| KeyBank | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| Huntington Bank | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| Citizens Bank | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| M&T Bank | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday | ClosedFederal Reserve holiday |
| Federal government | ||
| U.S. federal offices | ClosedFederal holiday | ClosedFederal holiday |
| Social Security offices | ClosedFederal holiday | ClosedFederal holiday |
| IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers | ClosedFederal holiday | ClosedFederal holiday |
| State government | ||
| Alabama state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Alaska state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Arizona state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Arkansas state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| California state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Colorado state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Connecticut state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Delaware state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Florida state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Georgia state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Hawaii state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Idaho state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Illinois state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Indiana state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Iowa state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Kansas state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Kentucky state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Maine state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Maryland state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Massachusetts state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Michigan state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Minnesota state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Missouri state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Montana state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Nebraska state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Nevada state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| New Hampshire state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| New Jersey state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| New Mexico state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| New York state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| North Carolina state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| North Dakota state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Ohio state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Oklahoma state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Oregon state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Pennsylvania state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Rhode Island state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| South Carolina state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| South Dakota state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Tennessee state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Texas state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Utah state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Vermont state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Washington state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| West Virginia state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Wisconsin state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Wyoming state offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| DC government offices | ClosedState holiday | No record |
| Libraries | ||
| Los Angeles Public Library | ClosedOn the library's closure list | No record |
| Houston Public Library | ClosedOn the library's closure list | No record |
| Brooklyn Public Library | ClosedOn the library's closure list | No record |
| Seattle Public Library | ClosedOn the library's closure list | No record |
| Boston Public Library | ClosedOn the library's closure list | No record |
| Multnomah County Library (Portland) | ClosedOn the library's closure list | No record |
| DC Public Library | ClosedOn the library's closure list | No record |
| San Francisco Public Library | ClosedOn the library's closure list | No record |
| Denver Public Library | ClosedOn the library's closure list | No record |
| Hennepin County Library (Minneapolis) | ClosedOn the library's closure list | No record |
| Columbus Metropolitan Library | ClosedOn the library's closure list | No record |