Christmas 2026:
Christmas Eve 2026 is on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
That's in 67 days.Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club, Kroger and 23 more .7-Eleven .
DEC 24 Thu Countdown
Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026
🔍 Is my store open on the holiday?
Walmart Target Costco Sam's Club Kroger Publix Aldi Trader Joe's Whole Foods H-E-B Safeway Walgreens CVS Pharmacy Dollar General The Home Depot Lowe's Best Buy Kohl's Macy's TJ Maxx Ulta Beauty Starbucks McDonald's Chick-fil-A Dunkin' 7-Eleven USPS UPS FedEx Veterans Day (Wed, Nov 11) Thanksgiving (Thu, Nov 26) Black Friday (Fri, Nov 27) Christmas Eve (Thu, Dec 24) Christmas Day (Fri, Dec 25) New Year's Eve (Thu, Dec 31) New Year's Day (Fri, Jan 1) Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon, Jan 18) Presidents' Day (Mon, Feb 15) Easter Sunday (Sun, Mar 28) Memorial Day (Mon, May 31) Juneteenth (Sat, Jun 19) 4th of July (Sun, Jul 4) Labor Day (Mon, Sep 6) Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 11)
Is Walmart open on Christmas Eve? Open - Holiday Hours
Open, but closes earlier than usual.
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📅 The holiday year at a glance
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Veterans Day - Wed, Nov 11 Veterans Day Thanksgiving - Thu, Nov 26 Thanksgiving Black Friday - Fri, Nov 27 Christmas Eve - Thu, Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Day - Fri, Dec 25 New Year's Eve - Thu, Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Day - Fri, Jan 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Mon, Jan 18 Presidents' Day - Mon, Feb 15 Presidents' Day Easter Sunday - Sun, Mar 28 Easter Sunday Memorial Day - Mon, May 31 Memorial Day Juneteenth - Sat, Jun 19 Juneteenth 4th of July - Sun, Jul 4 Labor Day - Mon, Sep 6 Labor Day ● Christmas Eve ● Store hours guide available ● Other holidays
Christmas Eve is not a federal holiday, so stores are open, but almost every retailer closes early. If you need last-minute gifts or groceries, shop in the morning or early afternoon.
Is it open on Christmas Eve? Store by Store
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Christmas Eve 2026
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Walmart Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Target Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Costco Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Sam's Club Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Kroger Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Publix Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Aldi Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Trader Joe's Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Whole Foods Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
H-E-B Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Safeway Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Walgreens Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
CVS Pharmacy Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Dollar General Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
The Home Depot Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Lowe's Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Best Buy Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Kohl's Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Macy's Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
TJ Maxx Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Ulta Beauty Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Starbucks Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
McDonald's Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Chick-fil-A Open - Holiday Hours Restaurants open with shorter hours (closed if Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday). Find a store ›
Dunkin' Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
7-Eleven Open Most stores open as usual. Find a store ›
USPS Open - Holiday Hours Mail is delivered, but some post offices may close early. Find a store ›
UPS Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
FedEx Open - Holiday Hours Open, but closes earlier than usual. Find a store ›
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: October 9, 2026.
Christmas Eve Store Rules by State
Most stores, grocery chains and pharmacies are open but close earlier than usual.
USPS delivers mail, although some post offices may close early.
Christmas Day, the next day, is a federal holiday and most stores are closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Christmas Eve 2026 in the US?
Christmas Eve 2026 in the US falls on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
Are stores open on Christmas Eve?
Yes. Most stores are open on Christmas Eve but close earlier than usual.
Does USPS deliver on Christmas Eve?
Yes. Christmas Eve is not a federal holiday, so mail is delivered, although some post offices may close early.
Other Upcoming Holidays in the US
Holiday hours are provided as a general guide and can change without notice. Store Locator Tool is not affiliated with the retailers listed. Please confirm hours with your local store before visiting.
