FOX Business Correspondent Madison Alworth lays out the final shipping deadlines Americans need to know to get their Christmas gifts delivered in time as the holiday rush reaches its peak.
Whether it’s a carton of milk or a gift from your cousin who just decided to come home for Christmas, there are always last minute items you need to make your holiday perfect. Several US stores are open or have changed hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to ensure customers can get what they need for the holiday.
Many companies specify that customers can place orders online, but it is unlikely that stores closed on Christmas Day will be able to fulfill same-day orders.
Aldi
Aldi, a national retailer that boasts more than 2,100 stores in 38 states, will be closed on Christmas Day. Aldi’s website says its stores will be open a few hours before Christmas Eve.
Best Buy
Best Buy doesn’t know exactly whether its locations will be open or closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. However, the store’s website shows that most of its locations are closed on Christmas Day.
BJ’s The Wholesale Club
BJ’s Wholesale Club locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and store inspection doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Christmas Day, all BJ’s Wholesale Club locations, including its gas stations, will be closed.
A woman carries shopping bags during the holiday season in New York City, December 21, 2022. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters/Reuters)
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Costco
Costco locations will be closed on Christmas Day. The company does not specify on its website whether stores will be open or have limited hours on Christmas Eve. You can use the company’s store location to check the hours of your local Costco.
CVS
CVS stores seem to be open different hours on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. Customers can find their CVS location’s hours on the company’s store location page.
The Home Depot
Home Depot stores will be open until 5 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. The company suggests customers check their store location tool to see local Home Depot hours.
IKEA
IKEA stores, locations, warehouses, delivery and customer services will be closed on Christmas Day. The company does not have specific hours for Christmas Eve and recommends that customers use the store location to check local IKEA hours.
Lowe’s
Lowe’s store location indicates that most of its locations will be open for limited hours on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. The company says most of its doors will close at 5pm on Christmas Day and will remain closed on Christmas Day.
People search for gifts at Macy’s flagship store during the holiday season in New York City, Dec. 10, 2023. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
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Macy’s
Macy’s may be open for limited hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Customers can find more information about their local Macy’s hours by using the store location tool.
The target
All Target stores will be open from 7am to 8pm local time on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s will be open until 5pm local time on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Shoppers inside the Serramonte Mall on Black Friday in Daly City, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Walgreens
Walgreens will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but their pharmacy hours may vary. You can check your local Walgreens holiday hours using the company’s store location.
Walmart
Walmart will be open from 6 am to 6 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
Wegmans
Wegmans says its store hours vary by location and state. The company suggests customers check the hours at their local Wegmans.
Whole Foods
Whole Foods will be open with modified hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. A Whole Foods store location specifies local store hours.
