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What’s open on Christmas Eve 2024? Stores, fast-food places, and more major chains you can visit today.
Holiday shoppers may be feeling the pinch of inflation, but there is still a chance to grab last-minute gifts or essential items before Christmas Day arrives. Most businesses are open on Christmas Eve 2024, with many operating on reduced hours.
For grocery needs, Albertsons-owned store chains and pharmacies, including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw’s, Vons, and Tom Thumb, will be available to the public at limited hours. Aldi stores also operate with restricted hours on Christmas Eve. Use the store locator to find specific holiday hours for your local store.
Pharmacies like Giant Food stores, which close at 7 p.m., and Kroger stores, which shut down at 6pm, will have reduced hours. Stop & Shop stores will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
In addition to grocery shopping, some popular fast-food chains are open for those looking to grab a bite to eat or takeout food. Wendy’s restaurants operate normally and IHOP locations may have varying hours depending on the store location.
For those still in need of holiday gifts or supplies, several retailers will be open. Best Buy stores will operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., while Costco maintains its regular hours. Kohl’s is also extending their hours until 7 p.m. local time. Macy’s stores are available for shopping between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Target will close at 8 p.m. on December 24 but reopen on December 26. Unfortunately, Walmart stores will be closing at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Some restaurants have adjusted their schedules to accommodate employees’ family time. Applebee’s hours vary by location, with some locations potentially closing early or remaining closed entirely for the day. Cracker Barrel will close at 2 p.m., allowing staff to spend time with loved ones.
For those looking for a specific gift or meal, it is essential to check individual store hours before heading out as they may have adjusted their schedules to accommodate employees’ family time.
Source: www.cbsnews.com
