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Most businesses close early on Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas Day but there are select grocery stores, convenience stores and national restaurants that are open on Dec. 25 this year. Following is a list of locations in case you need to make a last minute trip to the store.
Hours may vary within the same chain. Your best bet is to check the website for the store to verify the hours for your closest location.
Open on Christmas Day
Circle K: Most locations are open according to the hours listed on their website.
CVS: Most CVS stores are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Store and Pharmacy hours vary by store. Check with your store for specific hours.
Grand Asia Market in Raleigh: Open on Christmas Day. Located at 1253 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606.
Hmart in Cary: Open regular hours from 9 am until 9 pm on Christmas Day. Located at 1961 High House Rd.Cary, NC 27519.
Peace Street Market in Raleigh: Open 6 am to 2 am on Christmas Day (regular hours). Located at 804 W Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27605.
Sheetz: Sheetz locations should all be open.
Speedway: Select Speedway locations are open on Christmas Day. See their website for details.
Walgreens: Most Walgreens stores are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Store and Pharmacy hours vary by store. Check with your store for specific hours.
Grocery Store Hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Aldi: Closing at 4 pm on Christmas Eve at most locations. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Carlie C’s: Closing at 6 on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Dollar General: Closing at 10 pm on Christmas Eve at most locations. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Food Lion: Closing at 7 pm on Christmas Eve for most stores. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Harris Teeter: Closing at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day and will re-open at 8 a.m. on Dec. 26 at most stores.
Lidl: Closing at 8 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Lowes Foods: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Publix: Closing at 7 pm on Christmas Eve at most stores. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Sprouts: Closing at 7 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Target: Closing at 8 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
The Fresh Market: Closing at 7 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Trader Joe’s: Closing at 5 pm on Christmas Eve at most locations. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Walmart: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day. Most locations reopen at 6 am on Dec. 26.
Wegmans: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day and will reopen at 6 am on Dec. 26.
Whole Foods: Closing at 7 pm on Christmas Eve at most area locations. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Retail Hours for Christmas Eve
Dollar General: Closing at 10 pm on Christmas Eve at most locations. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Kohl’s: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Macy’s: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Target: Closing at 8 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Walmart: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
The Streets at Southpoint Mall in Durham: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Triangle Town Center Mall in Raleigh: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day.
National Restaurants Open Christmas Day
See a list of local restaurants open on Christmas Day HERE.
Denny’s: Most Denny’s locations are open on Christmas Day. Contact your specific locations for hours.
IHOP: Most IHOP locations are open on Christmas Day. See their website for specific store hours.
McDonald’s: Some McDonald’s locations are open on Christmas Day, but not all. Check their website for hours.
Sheetz: Sheetz locations should all be open.
Waffle House: Most Waffle House locations are open on Christmas Day.
Reminder About Open Stores
Each year when I post this list, I hear from readers who are upset that every single place of business is not closed on this holiday. I encourage you to remember that for some of our neighbors, it is very beneficial that these businesses are open.
* They allow our essential workers to gas up on the way to and from work.
* They give folks a place to grab a bite to eat after a long shift at the hospital or fire station, for instance.
* They offer a place to purchase over-the-counter medications for a sick family member or friend.
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