Most businesses close early on Christmas Eve and are closed completely on Christmas Day but there are select grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurants that are open on Dec. 25 this year.
Following is a list of locations in case you need to make a last minute trip to the store. Hours may vary within the same chain. Your best bet is to check the website for the specific store to verify the hours for your closest location.
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Open on Christmas Day
* Circle K: Many locations are open on Christmas Day every year.
* CVS: Most CVS stores are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Store and Pharmacy hours vary by store and some pharmacies may be closed. CVS locations inside Target stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Check with your store for specific hours.
* Grand Asia Market in Raleigh: Open on Christmas Day. Located at 1253 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606.
* Hmart in Cary: Open regular hours from 9 am until 9 pm on Christmas Day, according to their website. Located at 1961 High House Rd.Cary, NC 27519.
* Peace Street Market in Raleigh: Open 6 am to 2 am on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (regular hours). Located at 804 W Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27605.
* Sheetz: Sheetz locations should all be open.
* Speedway: Select Speedway locations are open on Christmas Day. See their website for details.
* Walgreens: Most Walgreens stores are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, although some locations are closed on 12/25. Store and Pharmacy hours vary by store and many pharmacies will be closed on 12/25. Check with your store for specific hours.
Grocery Store Hours
* Aldi: Closing at 4 pm on Christmas Eve at most locations. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* BJ’s Wholesale Club: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Carlie C’s: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Costco: Closing at 5 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Dollar General: Closing at 10 pm on Christmas Eve at most locations. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Food Lion: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve for most stores. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Harris Teeter: Closing at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day and will re-open at 8 a.m. on Dec. 26 at most stores.
* Lidl: Closing at 7 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Lowes Foods: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Publix: Closing at 7 pm on Christmas Eve at most stores. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Sam’s Club: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Sprouts: Closing at 7 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Target: Closing at 8 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* The Fresh Market: Closing at 7 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Trader Joe’s: Closing at 5 pm on Christmas Eve at most locations. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Walmart: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day. Most locations reopen at 6 am on Dec. 26.
* Wegmans: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day and will reopen at 6 am on Dec. 26.
* Whole Foods: Closing at 7 pm on Christmas Eve at most area locations. They are closed on Christmas Day.
Retail Hours
* Belk: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Big Lots: Closing at 7 pm at most locations in the Triangle on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* BJ’s Wholesale Club: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Costco: Closing at 5 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Dollar General: Closing at 10 pm on Christmas Eve at most locations. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Dollar Tree: Most Triangle area locations close at 7 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day. Check their website for the hours for your closest location.
* Family Dollar: Most Triangle area locations close at 10 pm on Christmas Eve, although some close at 8 pm. They are closed on Christmas Day. Check their website for the hours for your closest location.
* Kohl’s: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Macy’s: Closing at 7 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Sam’s Club: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Target: Closing at 8 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Walmart: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* The Streets at Southpoint Mall in Durham: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas Day.
* Triangle Town Center Mall in Raleigh: Closing at 6 pm on Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day.
Restaurants Open Christmas Day
Reminder About Open Stores
Each year when I post this list, I hear from readers who are upset that every single place of business is not closed on this holiday. I encourage you to remember that for some of our neighbors, it is beneficial that these businesses are open.
* They allow our essential workers to gas up on the way to and from work.
* They give folks a place to grab a bite to eat after a long shift at the hospital or fire station, for instance.
* They offer a place to purchase over-the-counter medications for a sick family member or friend.
* Finally, as more than one reader has pointed out in past years, not everyone celebrates Christmas, including some of the store and restaurant owners who chose to keep their businesses open.