The Brief
- Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas Day so employees can spend time with their loved ones, but there are a few that remain open on Christmas.
LOS ANGELES – If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.
Most stores and restaurants in California are closed on the major holiday, so employees can be with their families and loved ones. There are a few, however, with Christmas hours for those who need to shop.
Here’s what’s open and closed on Christmas Day.
Stores open on Christmas Day
The following stores and gas stations will be open on Christmas Day, though some locations may opt to close or have reduced hours. It’s best to contact your local store to confirm:
- Albertsons
- CVS
- 7-Eleven
- Circle K
- Safeway
- Walgreens (select 24-hour locations will be open on Christmas Day)
- Vons
Stores closed on Christmas Day
Here’s which stores are closed on Christmas Day, according to their respective websites:
- ALDI
- BJ’s Wholesale
- Costco
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar/Dollar Tree
- The Fresh Market
- Harris Teeter
- H-E-B
- Hy-Vee
- Kroger
- Publix
- Ralph’s
- Sam’s Club
- ShopRite
- Stop & Shop
- Target
- Trader Joe’s
- Walmart
- Wegman’s
- Whole Foods
- Winn-Dixie
Restaurants open on Christmas Day
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Mail delivery
The U.S. Postal Service is open and delivering mail on Christmas Eve, but all post offices will be closed on Christmas Day, and there will be no mail delivery. …