35 Stores Open on Christmas Eve, Stores Open and Closed on Christmas
Looking to finish some last-minute Christmas shopping?
The holiday is one of the few days that most retail stores in the U.S. close. Blue laws in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine even prohibit Christmas Day retail activity.
Trying to remain competitive during the holiday shopping season, malls and department stores often remain open for longer hours in the days preceding Christmas. That cycle usually ends on Christmas Eve, when many major stores close at 6 p.m. local time.
For those who want to shop on Christmas Day, online stores might be the best option. However, those needing last-minute gifts can still find skin care, fragrances and beauty products, including holiday-branded collections, at Walgreens, Duane Reade and CVS stores on Dec. 25.
According to Statista, holiday retail sales are projected to reach $957 billion this year.
And while there’s a decline in mall foot traffic, a study from Shopify revealed that more than a third of shoppers between ages 18 to 29 said that having in-person experience is a key factor when making purchases this season.
Here’s a list of some of the stores that are closed on Christmas Day, and the ones that will be open, but at reduced hours on Christmas Eve.
Walgreens / Duane Reade
Image Credit: Getty Images Drug stores usually stay open until midnight on Christmas Eve. On Dec. 25, Walgreens stores will work on regular hours, starting at 10 a.m. local time. However, pharmacies may operate at reduced hours. For more information, visit walgreens.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
CVS
Image Credit: Getty Images Most CVS stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time on Christmas Day, while 24-hour locations should remain open. Pharmacies may operate at reduced hours. For more information, visit cvs.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Image Credit: Getty Images Abercrombie & Fitch stores close on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Most stores also operate at reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 6 p.m. local time. For more information, visit abercrombie.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Anthropologie
Image Credit: Getty Images Anthropologie stores close on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Only a few will remain open on Christmas Eve, operating at reduced hours. For more information, visit anthropologie.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Athleta
Image Credit: Getty Images Athleta and other stores of the Gap Inc. group will close on Christmas Day. Most stores will open on Christmas Eve, but hours vary by location. For more information, visit athleta.gap.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Banana Republic
Image Credit: Getty Images for Banana Republic Banana Republic and other stores in the Gap Inc. group will close on Christmas Day. Most stores will open on Christmas Eve, but hours vary by location. For more information, visit bananarepublic.gap.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Barnes and Noble
Image Credit: Getty Images Barnes and Noble stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The majority of stores also operate at reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 6 p.m. local time. For more information, visit barnesandnoble.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Bath & Body Works
Image Credit: Getty Images Most Bath & Body Works stores are closed on Christmas Day and operate at reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 6 p.m. local time. For more information, visit store-locator or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Bergdorf Goodman
Image Credit: Getty Images Bergdorf Goodman stores close on Christmas Day. However, its famous Christmas tree in New York City will remain lit all day on Dec. 25. For more information, visit stores.bergdorfgoodman.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Best Buy
Image Credit: Getty Images Most Best Buy stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, but consumers can still shop on the Best Buy App or bestbuy.com. The majority of stores also operate at reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 6 p.m. local time. For more information, visit bestbuy.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Bloomingdale's
Image Credit: Peter Larsen Bloomingdale’s stores are closed on Christmas Day and also operate at reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 6 p.m. local time. For more information, visit locations.bloomingdales.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Burlington
Image Credit: Getty Images Burlington stores are closed on Christmas Day and will reopen on Dec. 26 in regular hours. For more information, visit burlington.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Costco
Image Credit: Getty Images Most Costco stores are closed on Christmas Day and operate at reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 5 p.m. local time. For more information, visit customerservice.costco.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Dillard's
Image Credit: Denver Post via Getty Images Dillard’s stores are closed on Christmas Day and operate at special holiday hours on Christmas Eve, varying by location. For more information, visit or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Dick's Sporting Goods
Image Credit: Getty Images for DICK'S Sporting Dick’s Sporting Goods stores are closed on Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, the stores will open at 7 a.m. local time and close at 6 p.m. For more information, visit holiday-store-hours or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Gap
Image Credit: Getty Images Gap, like other stores of the Gap Inc. group, will close on Christmas Day. Most stores will open on Christmas Eve, but hours vary by location. For more information, visit gap.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Hallmark
Image Credit: Brian Ach Hallmark stores are closed on Christmas Day and most of them operate at regular hours on Christmas Eve. For more information, visit or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
H&M
Image Credit: Getty Images for H&M Most H&M stores are closed on Christmas Day. All updated store hours are posted on H&M’s store locator at For more information, call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
JCPenny
Image Credit: Getty Images for theCURVYcon Most JCPenny stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For more information, visit or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Kay Jewelers
Image Credit: Getty Images for Kay Jewelers Kay Jewelers stores are closed on Christmas Day. Only a few will remain open on Christmas Eve, working at reduced hours. For more information, visit store-finder or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Kohl's
Image Credit: Getty Images for Kohls Kohl’s stores will operate from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. local time between Dec. 16 and Dec. 23. On Christmas Eve, the stores will close at 6 p.m. and return only on Dec. 26 at regular hours. For more information, visit kohls.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Macy's
Image Credit: Getty Images for Macy's Inc. Macy’s stores are closed on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. The stores also operate at reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 6 p.m. local time. For more information, visit holiday-hours or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Madewell
Image Credit: Getty Images Madewell stores are closed on Christmas Day and they will operate at reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 5 p.m. local time. For more information, visit stores.madewell.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Marshalls
Image Credit: Getty Images Marshalls stores will close on Christmas Day. For more information, visit marshalls.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Michaels
Image Credit: Astrid Stawiarz Michaels stores will open at 8 a.m. and close early at 6 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve, remaining closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas. For more information, visit michaels.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Neiman Marcus
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neiman Marcus Neiman Marcus stores will close at 6 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve and reopen on Dec. 26. For more information, visit neimanmarcus.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack
Image Credit: Getty Images for Nordstrom Rack Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores are closed on Christmas Day. For more information, visit nordstrom.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Old Navy
Image Credit: Getty Images for Old Navy Old Navy and other stores of the Gap Inc. group will close on Christmas Day. Most stores will open on Christmas Eve, but hours vary by location. For more information, visit oldnavy.gap.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Image Credit: Getty Images Saks Fifth Avenue stores will close on Christmas Day and operate at reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 6 p.m. local time. For more information, visit or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Sephora
Image Credit: Getty Images for Sephora loves F Sephora stores are closed on Christmas Day. The majority of stores also operate at reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 6 p.m. local time. For more information, visit sephora.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Target
Image Credit: Getty Images for Target Target stores will open 7 a.m. to midnight through Dec. 23 and from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. local time on Dec. 24. Stores will be closed on Christmas Day. For more information, visit store-locator/find-stores or call a local store.
T.J. Maxx
Image Credit: Getty Images T.J. Maxx stores will close on Christmas Day. For more information, visit store/ or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Ulta Beauty
Image Credit: Getty Images for Fenty Beauty by Ulta Beauty stores will close on Christmas Day. For more information, visit ulta.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Urban Outfitters
Image Credit: Getty Images Urban Outfitters stores are closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The majority of stores also operate at reduced hours on Christmas Eve, closing at 6 p.m. local time. For more information, visit urbanoutfitters.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
Victoria’s Secret
Image Credit: Getty Images Victoria’s Secret stores are closed on Christmas Day. For more information, visit victoriassecret.com or call a local store to confirm hours of operation.
