Check This List of Stores Open on Christmas Day Before You Head Out the Door

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The Drummonds have quite a few Christmas traditions that they return to each year: Pictures in matching Christmas pajamas, baking a warm batch of Ree's famous cinnamon rolls (and giving them to friends and neighbors), and, of course, gift-giving.

And as organized as Ree is about the whole rigmarole, every family has its fair share of last-minute holiday stress. 😬 It may not be quite as much fun to talk about, but it's a fact: Nearly every holiday hostess finds herself needing to run out to the store for this or that last-minute item as the holiday approaches.

Below, we're sharing a list of all of the stores open on Christmas Day in the hopes that it'll make those last-minute woes a little less, well, woeful. While we can't offer you a totally stress-free Christmas, we can try to help you move through those anxiety-inducing moments with more optimism and efficiency.

If you're looking for a specific ingredient or need to stock up on any other edible necessities, you can check out our list of grocery stores open on Christmas, too! And if you'd like to give up on holiday stress altogether, we've also got information on restaurants open on Christmas. (Hey, no judgment here!)

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Stores are open on Christmas Day:

  • Acme: Good news, last-minute grocery shoppers! Acme is typically open on Christmas Day (though their hours vary by location).

  • Albertsons: Most Alberstons stores are open on Christmas. Reduced holiday hours vary but are typically 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Bravo Supermarkets: Most locations operate with reduced hours on Christmas Day.

  • Casey's General Store: Stores are due to open at 10 a.m., but hours vary by location.

  • Cumberland Farms: Most Cumberland Farms stores around the country will be open, and no guarantees, but the retailer is even known to serve coffee to its customers on Christmas morning.

  • CVS: You can expect most CVS stores to remain open on Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with some staying open 24/7 as usual, but you'll have to check with your local branch and remember that pharmacy times may be different than those listed here.

  • Dunkin' Donuts: While Dunkin' Donuts' Christmas hours vary by location, most locations around the country will be open on Christmas.

  • Family Dollar/Dollar Tree: Select stores will be open, but make sure to check with your local retailer before heading out.

  • The Fresh Market: In past years, stores remained open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but that may change this year. Hours may vary by location.

  • Giant Eagle: Giant Eagle stores typically close their doors at 5 p.m. on Christmas, with their pharmacies closing sooner. Hours may vary by location.

  • Giant Food: In previous years, Giant Food stores have closed at 7 p.m. on Christmas Day, with pharmacies closing around 6 p.m. (with even earlier pick-up closures). Hours may vary by location.

  • Harris Teeter: Stores have typically opened at their regular time and closed around 7 p.m. Hours may vary by location.

  • IHOP: IHOP will be open on Christmas and Christmas Eve in 2022. Pancakes for everyone!

  • McDonald's: Yes, McDonald's will be open on Christmas! But as a rep confirmed to ThePioneerWoman.com, hours may vary by location.

  • QuickChek: QuickChek stores should be open, but they'll likely have reduced hours. Hours may vary by location.

  • Rite Aid: Many locations will remain open on Christmas Day, but you'll want to call ahead to be sure. Hours may vary by location.

  • Safeway: Select locations are open on Christmas Day, but be sure to check with your local store.

  • Starbucks: Select Starbucks locations will be open on Christmas Day in 2022, as well as on Christmas Eve—but hours may vary.

  • Stop & Shop: Most Stop & Shop stores are expected to close at 6 p.m. on Christmas eve, and all will be closed on Christmas Day.

  • Walgreens: Walgreens stores that operate 24/7 will be open on Christmas, and the majority of the other locations will have reduced hours.

  • 7-Eleven: Most convenience store locations remain open on Christmas and stay open all day and night.

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