Christmas Eve Shopping Deals: What's Still Open Late?
Target, Walmart, Kroger and drugstores keep limited Christmas Eve hours, so check times before you go.
Most major retailers stay open on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, but close several hours early. Drugstores keep the latest evening hours, while big-box and grocery stores close in the afternoon or early evening.
Shoppers planning a late trip should aim to finish before 6 p.m. local time. Pharmacy counters often close earlier than the main store.
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How late do Target and Walmart stay open?
Target Corporate says Target stores stay open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve, after longer hours through Dec.
23. Same-day Drive Up and Order Pickup end at 6 p.m. Dec.
24, according to Target's holiday hours fact sheet. Walmart Corporate says Walmart stores open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on Christmas Eve and close on Christmas Day. Express Delivery orders placed by 5 p.m. local time Dec.
24 can still arrive within hours, according to Walmart's holiday ordering update.
What about groceries at Costco and Kroger?
Lee Enterprises reports Costco warehouses run reduced hours of about 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Warehouses close entirely on Christmas Day, which affects members buying bulk food. Kroger stores remain open Christmas Eve but close early, generally by 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
local time. Pharmacy counters close earlier, around 5 p.m., Fast Company reports, according to Fast Company's holiday hours roundup.
Can you still fill a prescription late in the day?
Most Walgreens stores operate regular hours on Christmas Eve, often until 10 p.m. to midnight. Parade reports pharmacy departments typically close by 5 to 7 p.m., which limits late prescription access.
CVS pharmacies open on Christmas Eve with reduced hours, typically closing between 6 and 8 p.m. Evening shoppers can still buy essentials, but late prescription fills are not available everywhere.
How should you plan a late Dec. 24 trip?
Buy gifts and groceries first, then handle drugstore items. Big-box cutoffs for pickup and delivery pass in the late afternoon. Check the local store locator before driving late on Dec.
24. Hours vary by location, and pharmacy times often differ from store times.