Timing matters if you're shopping on Christmas Eve. The big picture: Many retailers are operating with reduced hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day, including Walmart, Best Buy and Macy's.

Find out when Walmart, Target, Costco, Best Buy, Trader Joe's and other retailers will be open on Wednesday, Dec. 24.

Christmas Day is finally here, and while the holiday festivities are getting underway, even the most prepared merry-makers can be sent on a last-minute trip to the store for a forgotten ingredient or gift.

Apple: Apple Stores will open by 9 am local time and close by 6 pm on Christmas Eve. Store hours vary locally so check local hours. Best Buy: Best Buy stores open from 8 am to 7 pm local time. Costco: Costco stores open from 10 am to 5 pm local time.

As Christmas 2025 nears, many US shops and services will close or have limited hours. Walmart will close on Christmas but open on Christmas Eve with reduced hours. USPS will not deliver on Christmas but will be open on December 24 and 26.

The hunt to find last-minute Christmas gifts and missing ingredients for your holiday meal is on. The big picture: Many convenience store chains and drugstores are open on Christmas Thursday but most grocery stores and retailers are closed.