Christmas Eve has arrived, and many families are likely wrapping up preparations for their holiday dinner. Last-minute shopping is common, but will supermarkets like Walmart be open? Here’s what you need to know.
Fortunately for many, most grocery stores, restaurants, and retailers will be open on December 24, although nearly all will have modified hours due to the holidays. However, on Christmas Day, you may find many businesses closed.
What time will Walmart close on Christmas Eve?
According to the company, all Walmart stores will be open on December 24 until 6:00 p.m.
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Will Walmart be open on Christmas Day?
No, the supermarket chain will close its doors on Wednesday, December 25.
Which grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve?
Walmart isn’t the only supermarket open. Other grocery stores are also operating on Christmas Eve. Some of them include:
- Acme: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Costco: closes at 5:00 p.m.
- Food Lion: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Giant/Super G Stores: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Harris Teeter: closes at 7:00 p.m.
- Meijer: closes at 7:00 p.m.
- Publix: closes at 7:00 p.m.
- Redner’s: closes at 5:00 p.m.
- Safeway: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Sam’s Club: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- First State: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Brandywine: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Sprouts: closes at 7:00 p.m.
- Whole Foods: closes at 7:00 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s: closes at 5:00 p.m.
- Wegmans: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Winn-Dixie: closes at 9:00 p.m.
Which retail stores are open on Christmas Eve?
Several retail stores are also open on December 24. If you need to do some last-minute shopping, here are some options:
- Kohl’s: closes at 7:00 p.m.
- TJ Maxx: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- HomeGoods: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Marshall’s: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- JCPenney: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Home Depot: closes at 5:00 p.m.
- Lowe’s: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- REI: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Bass Pro Shop: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Cabela’s: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Burlington: closes at 9:00 p.m.
- Belk: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Big Lots: closes at 8:00 p.m.
- Dollar General: closes at 10:00 p.m.
- Ikea: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Staples: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- Office Depot: closes at 5:00 p.m.
- OfficeMax: closes at 5:00 p.m.
- PetSmart: closes at 6:00 p.m.
- PetCo: closes at 7:00 p.m.
- Target: closes at 8:00 p.m.
- Tractor Supply Co.: closes at 6:00 p.m.
Which restaurants are open on Christmas Eve?
If your plan is to dine out with family or friends, here’s a list of restaurants open on Christmas Eve. Keep in mind that some may have modified closing hours for the holiday.
- Starbucks
- Dunkin’
- McDonald’s
- Chick-fil-A
- Chipotle
- Burger King
- Wendy’s
- Subway
- Hardee’s
- Carl’s Jr.
- Cracker Barrel
- Outback Steakhouse
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill
- Bonefish Grill
- Texas Roadhouse
- Applebee’s
- Hooters
- Red Lobster
- Fogo de Chão
- Chili’s
- First Watch
