Christmas Day 2025: Open Stores, Restaurants, and Fast-Food Chains
As Christmas Day 2025 approaches, many will seek last-minute dinner ingredients or essentials. Most major retailers and grocery chains will be closed on this holiday. However, some stores, restaurants, and fast-food chains will be open for those in need. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what to expect for shopping and dining on Christmas Day.
Stores and Grocery Chains Open on Christmas Day 2025
While many traditional grocery stores will shut their doors, a few convenience and drugstores will remain open for quick essentials.
Convenience and Drugstores
- CVS: Open, but hours may vary.
- Walgreens: Available for shopping, with variable hours.
- 7-Eleven: Most locations open 24/7.
- Sheets: Open 24/7.
Major Grocery Stores Closed on Christmas
- Aldi
- Food Lion
- Harris Teeter
- Kroger
- Publix
- Stop & Shop
- Trader Joe’s
- Wegmans
Restaurants and Fast-Food Chains Open on Christmas Day
If cooking isn’t on the agenda this Christmas, several dining options will be available.
Open Restaurants
- Applebee’s: Welcomes customers on Christmas Day.
- Domino’s: Hours vary; check local listings.
- Dunkin’: Many locations will be open.
- IHOP: Open for holiday diners.
- McDonald’s: Some locations open.
- Starbucks: Some stores closed, limited hours at others.
Stores and Supermarkets Closed on Christmas Day
Most large retail outlets will not operate on Christmas. Here are some key closures:
- Best Buy
- Costco
- Home Depot
- HomeGoods
- IKEA
- JCPenney
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
- Petco
- Macy’s
- Marshalls
- Michael’s
- Sam’s Club
- Sierra
- Target
- T.J. Maxx
Special Services on Christmas Day
Several services will not be available during the holiday.
Mail Services
The United States Postal Service will close all locations on Christmas Day. Normal operations will resume on December 26.
UPS Operations
UPS will not conduct pick-ups or deliveries on Christmas Day, except for critical express deliveries.
Stock Market Status
The stock market will also remain closed, with trading set to resume after Christmas on December 26.
Be sure to verify local hours as they may differ by location. Enjoy your Christmas Day 2025 shopping and dining experiences!
