AUSTIN, Texas — While most grocery and major retailers will be closed for Christmas Day, you’re not completely out of luck if you need any last-minute gifts or ingredients.
Some stores will be open but expect limited hours. Meanwhile, Dunkin’, Denny’s, IHOP, and Waffle House locations will be open, though it’s best to call ahead and double-check with your local store before showing up.
Stores that are open on Christmas Day 2024
Expect hours to vary by location to accommodate for the holiday:
- 7-Eleven
- CVS
- Carl’s Jr./Hardees
- Dunkin’
- Fogo de Chao
- Hooters
- IHOP
- Denny’s
- Red Lobster
- Rite Aid
- Starbucks
- Walgreens
- There are four 24-hour locations in the Austin area, the rest will have various hours.
Is H-E-B open on Christmas?
No. Christmas Day is one of the two times the grocery chain shuts down for the holiday.
Expect stores, pharmacies, curbside, and home delivery to reopen for regular hours the day after Christmas. That also goes for the H-E-B-owned Central Market.
Is Whataburger open on Christmas?
You may want some honey butter chicken biscuits for breakfast or a patty melt for lunch, but no. Whataburger closes for Christmas. The fast food juggernaut will reopen at 6 a.m. on Dec. 26.
Is Target open on Christmas?
No, Target will not open on Christmas Day. All stores will reopen at their regular times on Dec. 26.
Is Sam’s Club open on Christmas?
Sam’s Club will be closed. Stores will reopen for members at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. Early shopping will be open at 8 a.m. for Plus members. The café opens at 10 a.m. The fuel center opens at 6 a.m.
Is Costco open on Christmas?
No, Costco locations are not open on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024.
Is Kroger open on Christmas?
Kroger announced all stores will be closed all of Christmas Day.
Is McDonald’s open on Christmas?
Hours will vary, but most locations will be open on Christmas. You can check the hours for your local restaurant here.
Is Chipotle open on Christmas?
No, Chipotle restaurants will be closed on Christmas.
Is Wendy’s open on Christmas?
Wendy’s hours also vary by location. Check your local restaurant for specific holiday hours.
Is Taco Bell open on Christmas?
Hours vary by location, but you can check your local Taco Bell’s hours here.
Are liquor stores open on Christmas?
Looking to make a trip to your local liquor store on Christmas? You’re out of luck. Liquor stores will be closed on the holiday so your egg nog or coquito will have to wait.
In Texas, liquor stores are closed on Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, according to the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission. If Christmas Day or New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, liquor stores will also be closed the following Monday.