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What’s Open on Christmas 2025? Stores, Fast Food & Gas Guide
Christmas Day has slowly become an actual day off for many major retailers, which means fewer stores are open when people suddenly realize they forgot batteries, butter, or a last-minute gift. Even so, a dependable group of convenience stores, gas stations, and restaurants stays open to help with holiday emergencies. Hours vary widely, so checking your local store is always the safest choice.
Most big chains close completely, but the 24-hour stores and travel-focused brands tend to keep their doors open. Below is a quick breakdown of where you can still shop, grab a coffee, or pick up a meal on December 25.
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Grocery & Convenience Stores Open on Christmas Day
A few familiar names stay open, usually with adjusted schedules:
- 7-Eleven: Open 24 hours. A reliable stop for snacks, drinks, and essentials
- Cumberland Farms: Open 8 AM to midnight with hot coffee and cocoa available
- CVS: Most locations open with reduced hours, often 8 AM to 9 PM. Pharmacy hours vary
- Walgreens: Typically open 8 AM to 6 PM. Some locations operate 24 hours
- Safeway: Select stores open, usually 8 AM to 5 PM
- Giant: Most locations open 8 AM to 5 PM for quick grocery runs
Gas Stations Open on Christmas
Travelers and last-minute shoppers can depend on these chains:
- Circle K: Open 24 hours
- Wawa: Open 24 hours, including all food and coffee service
- QuickChek: Many stores open from 6 AM to 6 PM
- Speedway: Generally open 24 hours, though some locations may vary
- Weigel’s: Open 24 hours with gas, snacks, and bakery items
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
Whether you are skipping kitchen duty or need a break while traveling, several restaurants stay open:
- Denny’s: Open 24 hours for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- IHOP: Most locations open, but hours vary
- Starbucks: Many stores open, though schedules change by location
- McDonald’s: Many locations open with limited hours
- Benihana: Open for dine-in with a festive atmosphere
- Bravo Italian Kitchen and BRIO Italian Grille: Great for Italian holiday meals
- Domino’s: Many locations deliver on Christmas Day
- Red Lobster: Typically open 11 AM to 9 PM
- Hooters: Often open 4 PM to midnight
Fast Food Open on Christmas Eve
Most fast food chains stay open on December 24 but close earlier than usual; all of these fast food restaurants close around 7 PM:
- McDonald’s
- Wendy’s
- Burger King
- Subway
- Food Lion
Stores Open on Christmas Eve
If you prefer avoiding Christmas Day shopping altogether:
- Target: Usually closes around 8 PM
- Costco: Open until early evening
- Kroger: Often closes by 6 PM
- Publix: Typically closes around 7 PM
Major Retailers Closed on Christmas Day
Most large stores participate in the industry-wide trend of giving employees the day off:
- Walmart
- Target
- Costco
- Trader Joe’s
- Kroger
- Publix
- Sam’s Club
- Whole Foods
- Dollar General
- Home Depot
With so many closures, convenience stores and restaurants become the go-to spots for anything urgent. The best approach is simple: Plan ahead when possible, and double-check hours before leaving the house. Christmas Day schedules often change by region, and even familiar chains can operate differently depending on staffing and local demand.
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