Is anything open on Christmas? (2022)

SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Customers enter a GameStop store on December 08, 2021 in San Rafael, California. Video game retailer GameStop will report third quarter earnings today after the closing bell. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Customers enter a GameStop store on December 08, 2021 in San Rafael, California. Video game retailer GameStop will report third quarter earnings today after the closing bell. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) /
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Trying to figure out if anything is open on Christmas can be a bit of a challenge, as many businesses and organizations close for the holiday. This can be especially frustrating if you have last-minute errands to run or need to find a place to eat on Christmas Day.

Most businesses and services will be closed on Christmas Day. This includes banks, post offices, most retail stores, and many restaurants. However, there are some places open on Christmas Day including select stores and food chains, so if you’re in need of some last-minute gifts or supplies for your holiday celebration you’re in luck!

Although your options will be a bit more limited than on a normal day, there will a handful of options to choose from on the holiday which is better than nothing.

What’s open on Christmas?

If you’re wondering if there is anything open on Christmas, we’ve rounded up a complete list of the stores and restaurants expected to be open on December 25 below:

  • 7-Eleven
  • Acme
  • Albertson’s
  • Applebees
  • Benihana
  • Boston Market
  • Casey’s General Store
  • Circle K
  • Cumberland Farms
  • CVS
  • Denny’s
  • Domino’s
  • Dollar Tree (Select locations)
  • Duane Reade
  • Dunkin’
  • Family Dollar (Select locations)
  • Fogo de Chao
  • Hard Rock Cafe
  • Huddle House
  • Hooters
  • IHOP
  • McDonald’s
  • Morton’s Steak House
  • Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
  • Planet Hollywood
  • Rite Aid
  • Romano’s Macaroni Grill
  • Ruth’s Chris Steak House
  • Safeway
  • Smith & Wollensky
  • Starbucks
  • Super King Markets
  • STK Steakhouse
  • Waffle House
  • Walgreens
  • Wawa

If you’re heading out the door this Christmas, we hope you have safe travels and a happy holiday season!