What's open on Christmas 2024? A guide to restaurants (McDonald's), grocery stores and more

People walks past the Christmas tree displayed outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 16, 2024. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 2189787741
People walks past the Christmas tree displayed outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 16, 2024. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 2189787741

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all!

We hope you’re enjoy the day, but if you’re here, you’re probably looking for a guide to what’s open on Christmas Day, which is usually when a lot of businesses are closed.

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But there are some that stay open on December 25, and this is where we caution you: Please check with your local restaurants, grocery stores and pharmaciesSome of these locations might have limited hours.

Got it? Good. Here’s a list of some of the notable places that are reportedly open on Christmas in 2024, grouped by categories:

What restaurants and fast food places are open on Christmas Day 2024?

Again, check for their hours by location!

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  • McDonald's

  • IHOP

  • Applebee's

  • Red Lobster

  • Fogo de Chao

  • Burger King

  • Denny's

  • Waffle House

  • Wendy's

Will Starbucks and Dunkin' be open on Christmas?

Some Dunkin’ and Starbucks are open, but may have limited hours and some locations may be closed. Check before you head out.

Which pharmacies are open on Christmas 2024?

  • CVS will be open but may have reduced hours (check your local store)

  • Most Walgreens pharmacies will be closed, but 24-hour locations and others may be open

  • Rite Aid will be closed

Which grocery stores will be open on Christmas 2024?

As we keep saying, check your local store!

  • Acme

  • Albertsons

  • Vons

  • Safeway

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