When stores are open Christmas Eve for last-minute shopping
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Walmart stores close at 6pm local time on Christmas Eve 2024. Photo: Kena Betancur/VIEWpress via Getty Images
Many retailers are extending store hours in the final shopping days before Christmas, but most stores will close early on Christmas Eve.
The big picture: Time is running out to shop for last-minute gifts in-store and order them online for pickup or delivery.
- Since Black Friday fell on the latest possible day this year — Nov. 29 — this is the shortest holiday season with 26 days between Black Friday and Christmas.
Store hours for Christmas Eve 2024
Here are Christmas Eve hours for major retailers, which can vary by location and by mall.
- It's best to check store websites or apps to plan accordingly.
- Curbside and in-store pickup hours also can vary from store hours.
- Find Christmas Eve grocery store hours here.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Christmas Eve hours
Hours: 7am to 7pm Christmas Eve. Check local hours here.
Apple Christmas Eve store hours 2024
Hours: Most stores close at 6pm Tuesday but opening times vary.
Banana Republic Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Vary, but most stores close at 6pm Tuesday.
Barnes & Noble Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Stores close at 6pm Tuesday.
Bass Pro Shops Christmas Eve hours
Hours: 9am to 6pm Tuesday. Check local hours here.
Bath & Body Works Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Opening times vary, but stores close at 4pm local time, the company told Axios.
What's next: Bath & Body Works starts its semi-annual sale Thursday, Dec. 26.
Belk Christmas Eve hours 2024
Hours: Most stores open 7am to 6pm Christmas Eve.
Best Buy Christmas Eve hours 2024
Hours: 8am to 7pm Tuesday; closed on Christmas Day. Check local hours here.
Big Lots Christmas Eve hours
Hours: 7am to 6pm Tuesday. See local stores here.
Between the lines: Big Lots announced last week it would close all of its stores and would start liquidation sales soon.
BJ's Wholesale Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Clubs open 8am to 6pm Christmas Eve.
Burlington Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Most stores open 7am to 9pm Tuesday for Christmas Eve. Check local hours here.
Costco Wholesale Christmas Eve hours 2024
Hours: 9am to 5pm Christmas Eve. Check club hours here.
- Costco clubs closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
CVS Christmas Eve and Christmas Day hours
Hours: Vary. Some stores are open regular hours, but others have reduced hours.
- Check your local hours here.
Dick's Sporting Goods Christmas Eve hours
Hours: 7am to 6pm Christmas Eve. Store locator here.
Dillard's Christmas Eve hours
Hours: 10am to 6pm Tuesday. Find local hours here.
Dollar General Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Stores open until 10pm Christmas Eve.
Dollar Tree Christmas Eve hours
Hours: 8am to 8pm Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Find locations here.
Family Dollar Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Regular hours for Christmas Eve, which are generally 8am to 10pm.
Five Below Christmas Eve hours
Hours: 8am to 6pm Christmas Eve. Find local hours here.
GameStop Christmas Eve 2024 hours
Hours: Vary with some stores closing at 10pm.
Gap Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Vary. Check local hours here.
Hobby Lobby hours for Christmas Eve
Hours: 9am to 5:30pm Tuesday. Find locations here.
Home Depot hours for Christmas Eve
Hours: Vary, but many open 6am to 5pm Tuesday.
- Check local hours here.
HomeGoods Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Most stores open 7am to 6pm Christmas Eve. Find locations here.
JCPenney Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Stores open 9am to 6pm Christmas Eve.
Kohl's Christmas Eve hours 2024
Hours: Varies, many stores open 7am to 7pm Christmas Eve.
- Find locations here.
Lowe's Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Stores will close at 6pm Christmas Eve.
Macy's Christmas Eve hours 2024
Hours: 8am to 7pm Christmas Eve. Find locations here.
Marshalls Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Most stores open 7am to 6pm Christmas Eve.
Meijer Christmas Eve hours 2024
Hours: Stores open until 7pm Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
Menards Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Open until 5pm Tuesday.
Michaels Christmas Eve hours
Hours: 7am to 6pm for Christmas Eve. Find locations here.
Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Vary but most open until 6pm Tuesday.
Office Depot, OfficeMax Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Stores close at 5pm Christmas Eve.
Old Navy Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Opening times vary but most stores close at 6pm Christmas Eve.
Party City Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Close at 6pm Tuesday. Find locations here.
- Party City announced last week that it would soon close all of its remaining stores.
Petco hours for Christmas Eve
Hours: Stores close by 7pm Christmas Eve.
PetSmart Christmas Eve store hours
Hours: 9am to 6pm Tuesday. Check local hours here.
Rite Aid Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Vary on Tuesday, but stores are closed on Christmas Day.
- Find locations here.
Ross Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Vary for Christmas Eve but many stores open until 10pm Tuesday.
Sam's Club Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Clubs close 6pm on Christmas Eve.
- Sam's Club locations are closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
Staples Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Stores close at 6pm Tuesday. Find locations here.
Target Christmas Eve hours 2024
Hours: 7am to 8pm Christmas Eve.
- Most Target stores are open extended hours 7am to midnight through Monday. See store locator here.
T.J. Maxx Christmas Eve hours
Hours: Most stores will be open 7am to 6pm Dec. 24. Find locations here.
Tractor Supply Christmas Eve hours
Hours: 7am to 6pm Christmas Eve.
Ulta Christmas Eve hours
Hours: 6am to 6pm Christmas Eve.
- Christmas Eve curbside pickup hours: 8am to 5pm most locations.
- Find locations here.
Walgreens hours for Christmas Eve 2024
Hours: Most stores open regular hours but pharmacy hours vary.
- All 24-hour stores will be open 24 hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Most Walgreens stores will be open 9am to 6pm Christmas Day, the company said on its website.
Walmart Christmas Eve hours 2024
Hours: All stores open until 6pm local time Christmas Eve; closed Christmas.
Walmart is open normal hours through Monday, Dec. 23, which for most stores is 6am to 11pm daily. Check local hours here.
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