What’s open and closed on Christmas 2025—here's what you need to know before you step out

Store Operations on Christmas Day - A limited number of stores and gas stations will remain open on Christmas Day, including Albertsons, CVS, 7-Eleven, Circle K, Safeway, Walgreens at select 24-hour locations, and Vons [2][10] - Most major retailers and grocery chains will be closed, including ALDI, Costco, Dollar General, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods [5][9][10] - Several national restaurant chains will operate on Christmas Day, such as Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Fogo de Chão, IHOP, and Waffle House, though availability may vary by location [6][10] Postal and Delivery Services - The U.S. Postal Service will be open on Christmas Eve but all post offices will be closed on Christmas Day with no mail delivery [7][10] - UPS and FedEx will also be closed on Christmas Day [7][10] Financial and Market Operations - Banks will not operate on Christmas Day, adhering to the Federal Reserve holiday schedule [7][10] - Stock markets, including Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange, will be closed on Christmas Day [8][10] - All federal, state, and local government offices, including courts, will also be closed on Christmas Day [8][10]