Are gas stations open on Christmas? (2022)

It’s time to get ready as the holidays draw near. In order to make sure I have time to go on any last-minute errands, I know I’m personally checking my nearby store hours. To plan ahead, it’s not a bad idea to also think about the increased traffic that Christmastime will bring. If you’re planning on making a road trip this holiday season, it’s important you fill up on gas in case you find yourself in bumper-to-bumper traffic.

We all want to ensure we travel safely during the hustle and bustle of late December, so knowing when the gas stations are open is essential for anyone making long (or short!) drives.

Are gas stations closed on Christmas?

Looking to fill up your tank tomorrow on Christmas before heading out to a relative’s house? Well, you’re in luck because gas stations will be open on Dec. 25, 2022. However, not all of them. According to the site The Krazy Coupon Lady, we can count on gas station companies such as BP, Chevron, Conoco, Exxon Mobil, Gulf, QuikTrip, Shell, Sheetz, Speedway, Wawa, and Valero to all operate on Christmas Day.

For a full list of gas stations open on Dec. 25, click here. Chances are if your local gas station is a chain, it’ll probably be open on Christmas Day, but if not, it shouldn’t be hard to find one on your drive.

If you’re taking a drive on Christmas Day to pick up groceries or other items, you might want to call ahead to see what exactly is open. Many stores have extended hours and varying store closures during Christmastime. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, numerous supermarkets, department stores, and clothing retailers may be open with shortened hours. However, a lot of businesses, including eateries, coffee shops, and convenience stores, are closed completely on the holiday so their staff can spend the day with their loved ones.

Big chain companies such as CVS, Acme, Walgreens, and Wawa are all expected to be open on Christmas Day this year, while stores like ALDI, Trader Joe’s Stop & Shop, and ShopRite will be closed, according to Good Housekeeping.

The good news is you’ll only have to wait a day to visit all the stores you need, as most should be back to operating normally on Dec. 26. The same goes for any gas stations that are closed on the holiday.