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Christmas is quickly approaching, and while some stores and restaurants close their doors, many stay open through the holiday.
Whether you need to grab a quick bite, pick up an ingredient or procure a last-minute gift, you’ll have plenty of options.
As you head into Christmas Eve this Wednesday and Christmas Day on Thursday, be sure to double-check the operating hours with your local stores, as they often vary by location over the holidays.
What fast food and chain restaurants are open on Christmas?
- Applebee’s: According to their website, Applebee’s will be open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
- Burger King: Burger King’s holiday hours vary by location, so be sure to check your store’s specific hours.
- Chick-fil-A: All Chick-fil-A restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day, according to their website.
- Chipotle: Chipotle restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day, though they will either be open or operating on limited hours on Christmas Eve, depending on location.
- Cracker Barrel: Cracker Barrel stores will be open until 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
- Dunkin’: Most Dunkin’ locations may be open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day, though hours vary by store location.
- IHOP: IHOP locations will be open on Christmas. Check with your local store for specific hours.
- McDonald’s: Most McDonald’s locations in the U.S. will be open on Christmas. Since hours vary by location, be sure to check the hours for your local Golden Arches.
- Outback Steakhouse: The steakhouse will be closed on Christmas Day and is expected to close earlier than usual on Christmas Eve, with most locations stopping service between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Red Lobster: Red Lobster restaurants will be open on Christmas Day, though exact hours vary by location.
- Starbucks: Starbucks holiday hours vary by location. Generally, stores have adjusted schedules for Christmas Eve and have reduced hours or are closed on Christmas Day.
- Subway: Subway restaurants are independently owned and operated, so holiday hours vary by location.
- Taco Bell: Taco Bell is open on Christmas Eve, though hours may vary by location. Taco Bell is closed on Christmas Day.
- Texas Roadhouse: All locations will be closed on Christmas, but will operate on reduced hours on Christmas Eve.
- Wendy’s: Many Wendy’s locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but restaurant hours may vary depending on location.
- Whataburger: Whataburger operates on reduced time on Christmas Eve and is closed on Christmas Day.
What stores, grocers and pharmacies are open on Christmas?
- BJ’s Wholesale Club: On Christmas Eve, all clubs will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All clubs and gas stations will be closed on Christmas Day.
- Costco: While hours will be limited on Christmas Eve, Costco warehouses will be closed Christmas Day.
- CVS: Most CVS locations will be open with modified hours on Christmas Day.
- Kroger: Kroger stores and Fuel Centers will be open Christmas Eve until 6 p.m. and pharmacies are open until 5 p.m. Stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
- Sam’s Club: Sam’s Club will be closed on Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, it will be open for Plus members from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and for Club members from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target: On Christmas Eve, stores will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. local time, and Target will be closed on Christmas Day.
- Trader Joe’s: Trader Joe’s locations will be open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
- Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open on Christmas, though pharmacy hours may vary. All 24-hour locations will remain open.
- Walmart: Walmart will be closed on Christmas Day, and most stores will close early on Christmas Eve.
- Whole Foods: Many stores are open for modified hours Christmas Eve, but Whole Foods is closed on Christmas Day. Check your local store page for details.
