


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.

Most McDonald’s will be operational on Christmas Eve and Day with various hours.
Holiday hours and openings vary by location.
Hours and openings vary by branch.
Open on Christmas Eve with various hours and closed on Christmas Day.

Operating with reduced hours on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Hours and openings vary by location.
Hours and openings vary by location.
Openings vary by location. Branches open will keep regular hours.

Select Starbucks locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with various hours.
Waffle House will be operating as usual during the Christmas holiday.
The International House of Pancakes will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hours vary by branch.
Select Applebee’s will be open for various hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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 Road House branches will operate at regular hours on Christmas Eve.

Most will remain open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but some 24-hour branches may change hours.
Many Walgreens will open with a special Christmas Day schedule of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open with varying hours on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Costco will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Although closed on Christmas Day, most stores will be open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Open Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hours vary for Christmas Eve, and Whole Foods will be closed on Christmas Day.
Stores close at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve and remain closed for Christmas Day.
ShopRite will be open on Christmas Eve and will have select stores open on Christmas Day.
Most locations will be open 24/7.
Wawa will maintain regular hours of operation.