NEW YORK — Last-minute errands often seem to pop up on Christmas and Christmas Eve, whether it’s buying a quick present or picking up one last ingredient.
Many stores and offices are closed on the two holidays to give employees a chance to spend time with loved ones during the holiday season. This year, Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Christmas falls on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
What’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024?
Shoppers at the Walmart Supercenter in Burbank during Walmart’s multi-week Annual Deals Shopping Event in Burbank on Nov. 21.
Before heading out, make sure to check the times of locally owned businesses before heading out.
Here’s what’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024.
Grocery stores
Albertsons Companies’ stores – Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw’s, Vons and Tom Thumb – will be open Christmas Eve with reduced hours.
Many of those banner stores and pharmacies, including Jewel-Osco, Randalls, Shaw’s and Tom Thumb, will be closed Christmas Day. Some Albertsons, Safeway, ACME and Vons stores will be open with adjusted hours. The company said to check with your local store before visiting on Christmas.