Before you shop, check Target and Walmart Christmas Eve hours, pickup deadlines and closures to avoid last-minute holiday shopping surprises.

But a big reason Walmart opts to close on Christmas Day boils down to employee morale. When workers are happy, it tends to lead to a more positive customer experience. That’s what Walmart wants. So it’s willing to forgo a day of profits during the year if it means ensuring that workers are content.

Find out which stores, grocery chains, pharmacies, and restaurants are open on Christmas Day, including Walmart hours and last-minute holiday shopping options.

The day after Christmas is often a holiday for many people, prompting questions about whether retailers and services such as banks and the stock market are open on Dec. 26. The issue is complicated by President Trump's declaration earlier this month granting federal workers two additional holidays,