What stores are open on Christmas Eve 2024? Holiday hours for Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Apple, Costco, more

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Stores open Christmas Eve 2024

What stores are open on Christmas Eve? Are Best Buy and Walmart open on Christmas Eve? When time does Target close on Christmas Eve? While we have answered many of these questions in our extensive coverage of this year’s holiday sales, we thought it would be handy to drop some details down on Christmas Eve store hours at major retail locations for folks looking to score some last-minute gifts or even just some supplies for inbound holiday guests. Be it some grocery items at your local Walmart or Costco, a few last-minute things for around the house at Best Buy and Target, or otherwise, down below you’ll find details on Christmas Eve brick and mortar store locations for various major retailers across the US. 

What stores are open and closed on Christmas Eve 2024?

Just take note here, many of these store hours are indeed official, coming straight from retailer press releases and the official site. But because your local store might be inside of a mall or something to that effect, the Christmas Even opening/closing hours might be slightly different. We encourage folks to call ahead where necessary just in case, but most of the times and details below should apply to most locations. 

Is Best Buy open on Christmas Eve?

Best Buy Christmas Eve store hours will largely vary depending on location, some of which are tied to mall hours and such. The retailer has stated that most locations will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 

Is Walmart open on Christmas Eve?

Walmart brick and mortar locations are open today but will be closing up shop at 6 pm.m local time.

Is Target open today? 

As we reported previously, Target is running some extended store hours this year. It officially announced it would be open until 8 p.m local time on Christmas Eve this year – all Target stores are closed on Christmas Day 2024. 

Is Costco open on Christmas Eve?

While you might want to double check your location, and you can always get on Uber Eats if you don’t feel like leaving the house, but Costco locations are scheduled to be open to from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. 

Are Apple Store locations open on Christmas Eve?

Apple brick and mortar shop are closed on Christmas Day, as expected, but your local store should be open today. Apple Stores are generally open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve this year. But you’ll want to check with your local store to be sure – some of them are inside malls and things of this nature with different opening/closing hours and so on. 

Is Sam’s Club open today?

Sam’s Club members looking for a last-minute Christmas Eve are in luck as the brick and mortar locations are scheduled to be open today with an early close time at 6 p.m. local time. 

Is Home Depot open on Christmas Eve?

Home Depot locations are indeed open on Christmas Eve this year and are are scheduled to close at 5 p.m local time. 

Is IKEA open on Christmas Eve?

Need a last-minute gift, end table,  complete bedroom set, or maybe some extra seating for guests arriving tomorrow? IKEA locations are scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. 

Is Staples open on Christmas Eve?

Opening times vary by location, but Staples storefronts are scheduled to remain open until 6 p.m. today. 

Is GameStop open on Christmas Eve?

GameStop Christmas Eve store hours vary by location, but most shops are scheduled to be open until 10 p.m. tonight, according to reports. Just be sure to call ahead. 

More retail Christmas Eve store hours:

  • Kohl’s 7 a.m. to 7 p.m
  • JCPenney 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Lowe’s closes at 6 p.m.
  • Office Depot 
  • PetSmart 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • T.J. Maxx 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Walgreens 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Some 24-hour locations are open the full 24 hours today
  • Old Navy varying opening hours, closes at 6 p.m.
  • REI 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
  • Bass Pro Shop 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Cabela’s 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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