List of Stores That are Open on Christmas Eve and Day

Andrea Hawkins

December 22, 2017 · 21.6k Views

The holidays are approaching and if you're like the rest of us who are not traveling this year, here are some options for meals and last minute shopping on the big day. Take a look at the list of stores that will open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

Hungry?

The majority of chain restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve, check it out below. We also recommend heading over to opentable.com to see what other local restaurants are open and taking reservations in your area. Book ahead and skip the lines!

Applebee’s: Open on Christmas Eve
Arby’s: Open on Christmas Eve
Black Angus Steakhouse: Open until 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Boston Market: Open on Christmas Eve. Select locations open on Christmas Day (Call ahead for hours)
Buca di Beppo: Open for Christmas lunch and dinner starting at 11am.
Burger King: Open on Christmas Eve
Carl’s Jr.: Open on Christmas Eve
Claim Jumper: Open on Christmas Eve
Denny’s: Open 24 hours on Christmas Eve and Day
Domino’s: Open until on Christmas Eve
Fogo de Chão: Open on Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day
The Habit Burger Grill: Open 10:30am-4pm on Christmas Eve
Hardee’s: Open for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Hooters: Open on Christmas Eve
IHOP: The majority of locations are franchised and determine their own hours (call into your local IHOP for more details)
Maggiano’s Little Italy: Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve
McCormick and Schmick’s: Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Day
McDonald’s:Most corporate-owned locations will be open but franchises may be closed.
Old Country Buffet: Closes at 3pm Christmas Eve. Open 11am to 6pm Christmas Day
Olive Garden: Christmas Eve hours vary. Call ahead.
Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve
PF Chang’s: Most locations open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Panda Express: Open Christmas Eve. Some may be open Christmas but it is up to each individual franchise so call ahead.
Panera Bread: Open on Christmas Eve
Papa John’s: Open Christmas Eve
Papa Murphy’s: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Qdoba: Open 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Red Lobster: Open, hours vary by location on Christmas Eve (call into your local Red Lobster for more details)
Red Robin: Most locations open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve (call for reservations)
Round Table Pizza: Most locations open until 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve
Ruby Tuesday: Open on Christmas Eve
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve and at noon Christmas Day
Sbarro: Open Christmas Eve
Sizzler: See the full list of locations open on Christmas
Smith and Wollensky: Open on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day serving winter menu. Call for reservations
Starbucks: Open Christmas Eve. Most Christmas day hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (call ahead)
Steak ‘n Shake: Open on Christmas Eve
Subway: Open on Christmas Eve
Taco Bell: Hours vary by location; many open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
TGIF’s: Open on Christmas Eve
Texas Roadhouse: Open on Christmas Eve
Yardhouse: Varies by location so call ahead.
Waffle House: Open 24/7 on Christmas Day

Note: Many restaurants open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day will have reduced hours so be sure to call ahead.

Last Minute Shopping?

7/11: Open 24 hours
Albertsons: Open until 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Apple Store: Most stores open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Barnes & Noble: Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Bed Bath & Beyond: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Best Buy: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
BJ’s Wholesale: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Costco: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve
CVS: Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day
Dollar Tree: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Family Dollar: Open, hours TBA (call into your local Family Dollar for more details)
Home Depot: Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve
JCPenney: Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Kmart: Most locations open until 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Kohl's: 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Macy’s: Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Michaels: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Nordstrom: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Old Navy: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Publix: Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve
REI: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Rite Aid: Closing at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Sam’s Club: Open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Sears: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Target: Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Toys R Us: Open 12 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Trader Joe's: Open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Walgreen’s: 24/7 locations retain normal hours, non-24/7 stores close at midnight
Walmart: Closing at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Whole Foods: Most locations open until 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve