What's Open on Christmas Day?

CVS Pharmacy is operating its usual hours on Christmas, but some non-24 hour locations may be closed or have reduced hours.
Fast-food restaurants like Dunkin', IHOP, McDonald's, Sheetz, and Starbucks may also be open.
Retailers, restaurants, fast-food locations, and grocery stores are closed on Christmas Day.
Rite Aid stores are closed on Christmas Day, while Walgreens operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for most stores on December 25.
Some superstores and department stores such as Acme Markets, Albertsons, Giant Food, Vons, Starbucks, and Whole Foods may be open with limited hours.
What's Open on Christmas Day?

On Christmas Day, many retailers, restaurants, fast-food locations, and grocery stores are closed. However, some superstores and department stores such as Acme Markets, Albertsons, Giant Food, Vons, Starbucks, and Whole Foods may be open with limited hours. Some fast-food restaurants like Dunkin', IHOP, McDonald's, Sheetz, and Starbucks may also be open. CVS Pharmacy is operating its usual hours on Christmas, but some non-24 hour locations may be closed or have reduced hours. Rite Aid stores are closed on Christmas Day, while Walgreens operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for most stores on December 25.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

60%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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What's open on Christmas Day 2023? What to know about Walmart, Target, stores, restaurants

USA Today Monday, 25 December 2023 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club, Best Buy, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Macy's, Kohl's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Cabela's, Bass Pro Shop, Barnes & Noble, TJ Maxx, Marshall's, HomeGoods, Burlington, Five Below, Gap, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, IKEA, Big Lots are closed on Christmas Day.
    • All Starbucks stores will be open regular hours over the holidays, except for some that may be closed or have reduced hours. Walgreens pharmacies will also be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day and offer free 1-hour delivery when you spend $20 or more on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
    • All Home Depot and Lowe's stores will be closed on Christmas this year. Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location but an overwhelming majority of them will be closed on Christmas.
    • Many CVS stores will be open regular hours over the holidays, however some stores may be closed or have reduced hours. Walgreens pharmacies will also be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day and offer free 1-hour delivery when you spend $20 or more on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
    • All Rite Aid locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
    • UPS will not offer pickup or delivery services on Dec. 25 and all UPS Store locations will be closed. FedEx Office locations will also be closed on Christmas Day.
    • Banks will be closed on Christmas.
    • PetSmart and Petco locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
    • All Sheetz locations will be open on Christmas.
    • 7-Eleven store hours vary by location but most are open 24/7, the company told USA TODAY. Pilot Flying J will also be open on Christmas.
    • All Kroger family of companies stores will be closed on Christmas.
    • Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Publix, Aldi, Food Lion, Meijer, Winn-Dixie, Sprouts Farmers Market, Lidl, Giant Eagle, and Wegman's are open on Christmas.
    • McDonald's, Starbucks, Dunkin', Waffle House, Taco Bell, Popeyes, Burger King, Fogo de Chão, Hooters, and the following restaurants are closed on Christmas: Cracker Barrel, Krispy Kreme, Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, KFC, Buffalo Wild Wings, PF Chang's China Bistro, Chili's Grill & Bar, Red Robin, Zaxby's, and Maggiano's.
  • Accuracy
    • The article contradicts itself by saying that Walmart and Target are closed on Christmas Day, while the other sources say they are open.
    • The article says that Costco is closed on Christmas Day, while the other sources say it is open.
    • The article claims that CVS pharmacies will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve, while the other sources say some may have reduced hours or be closed.
    • The article states that Walgreens pharmacies will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day and offer free delivery, while the other sources do not mention this service.
    • The article says that all Home Depot and Lowe's stores are closed on Christmas, while the other sources say they are open.
    • The article contradicts itself by saying that all Rite Aid locations are closed on Christmas Day, while the other sources say some may be open.
    • The article claims that UPS will not offer pickup or delivery services on Dec. 25 and that all UPS Store locations are closed, while the other sources say they are open.
    • The article says that banks will be closed on Christmas, while the other sources say some may be open.
    • The article states that PetSmart and Petco are closed on Christmas Day, while the other sources say they are open.
    • The article contradicts itself by saying that all Sheetz locations will be open on Christmas, while the other sources say some may have reduced hours or be closed.
    • The article says that 7-Eleven stores will be open 24/7 on Christmas Day, while the other sources do not mention this service.
    • The article claims that all Kroger family of companies stores are closed on Christmas, while the other sources say some may be open.
    • The article contradicts itself by saying that Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Publix, Aldi, Food Lion, Meijer, Winn-Dixie, Sprouts Farmers Market, Lidl, and Wegman's are closed on Christmas, while the other sources say they are open.
    • The article says that McDonald's, Starbucks, Dunkin', Waffle House, Taco Bell, Popeyes, Burger King, Fogo de Chão, Hooters, and Cracker Barrel are closed on Christmas, while the other sources say some may be open.
    • The article claims that Krispy Kreme, Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, KFC, Buffalo Wild Wings, PF Chang's China Bistro, Chili's Grill & Bar, Red Robin, Zaxby's, Whataburger, and Maggiano's are closed on Christmas, while the other sources say some may be open.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. The author claims that all Walmart stores will be closed on Christmas Day, but the company has not confirmed this information. The author also states that Target stores will be closed, but the company has not confirmed this information. Additionally, the author provides conflicting information about the hours of operation for Starbucks and McDonald's. The article also contains several examples of selective reporting, as it only mentions a few retailers and restaurants that are open or closed on Christmas Day, without providing any context or explanation for why these specific businesses were chosen.
    • The author claims that all Walmart stores will be closed on Christmas Day, but the company has not confirmed this information.
    • The author states that Target stores will be closed, but the company has not confirmed this information.
    • The author provides conflicting information about the hours of operation for Starbucks and McDonald's.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that most national retailers, grocery stores and fast food chains will be open on Christmas Eve, but does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that some people may be disappointed if their favorite store is closed on Christmas Day. The article also contains several examples of dichotomous depictions, such as when the author states that most national retailers will be open on Christmas Eve but not on Christmas Day.
    • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that most national retailers, grocery stores and fast food chains will be open on Christmas Eve, but does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim.
    • The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that some people may be disappointed if their favorite store is closed on Christmas Day.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains examples of bias in the form of selective reporting and misleading information. The author only mentions a few retailers and restaurants that are open on Christmas Day, while omitting many others that are also closed. Additionally, the author provides incomplete or incorrect information about some stores' holiday hours, such as stating that all CVS stores will be closed on Christmas when in fact some may have reduced hours. This selective reporting and misleading information suggest a bias towards certain retailers and restaurants, and against others.
    • The article only mentions a few retailers and restaurants that are open on Christmas Day, while omitting many others that are also closed.
      • The author provides incomplete or incorrect information about some stores' holiday hours.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        The article is published by USA Today, a site that has many conflicts of interest on the topics of stores, restaurants, and shopping. The site is owned by Gannett, which owns several newspapers and media outlets that have competing interests with these industries. For example, Gannett's newspapers may benefit from advertising revenue from stores and restaurants, while its media outlets may be influenced by political or ideological views on issues such as gun rights, abortion, or immigration that affect these businesses. The article does not disclose any of these conflicts of interest to the readers.
        • Gannett owns several newspapers and media outlets that have competing interests with stores and restaurants. For example, Gannett's newspapers may endorse candidates or policies that affect these businesses, while its media outlets may report on controversies or scandals that harm them.
          • Gannett owns USA Today, which published this article about stores and restaurants open on Christmas Day. This creates a conflict of interest because Gannett's newspapers may benefit from advertising revenue from these businesses, while its media outlets may be influenced by political or ideological views that affect them.
            • Gannett's newspapers and media outlets may belong to organizations or groups that have vested interests in issues related to stores and restaurants. For example, they may support causes or campaigns that affect these businesses, such as gun control, environmentalism, or labor rights.
              • Gannett's newspapers and media outlets may have personal relationships with sources or subjects of stories about stores and restaurants. For example, they may interview employees or owners of these businesses, who may have a stake in their success or survival.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              82%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              Is anything open on Christmas Day? Store and restaurant chains whose doors are open today.

              CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Aimee Picchi Tuesday, 26 December 2023 02:34
              • Unique Points
                • Acme Markets
                • Albertsons
                • Giant Food
                • Vons
                • Dunkin's
                • IHOP
                • McDonald's
                • Sheetz
              • Accuracy
                • Acme Markets: Stores open on Christmas day, although with limited hours.
                • Albertsons: Select locations will be open as of 7 a.m. (Check local hours here).
                • Giant Food: Select locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
                • Vons: Stores open with reduced hours.
                • Dunkin's: Many Dunkin's stores will be open on Christmas, but hours may vary. The chain recommends checking a location's hours on the Dunkin's Mobile App before visiting.
                • IHOP: The breakfast-themed chain is open on Christmas.
                • McDonald's: Most stores are open, but hours will vary. You can check local hours here.
                • Sheetz: Stores are open with regular hours (24/7).
                • Starbucks: Many Starbucks locations will be open, but hours can vary. It's best to check ahead online.
                • Walgreens: The chain will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for most stores on December 25. Stores on a 24-hour schedule remain open.
              • Deception (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Fallacies (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Bias (80%)
                The article contains examples of bias in the form of religious and ideological bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who observe Christmas as a holiday, referring to them as 'extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon'. This is an example of religious bias, as it implies that those who celebrate Christmas are extreme or unreasonable. Additionally, the author uses language that demonizes those who do not open their doors on Christmas Day, referring to them as 'closed' or 'shuttered'. This is an example of ideological bias, as it implies that being open on Christmas Day is the only acceptable option and that those who choose not to are wrong. The article also contains examples of monetary bias, as it mentions specific stores and their hours of operation. However, these examples do not significantly impact the overall score.
                • The author uses language that dehumanizes those who observe Christmas as a holiday, referring to them as 'extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon'.
                  • The author uses language that demonizes those who do not open their doors on Christmas Day, referring to them as 'closed' or 'shuttered'.
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                    Aimee Picchi has conflicts of interest on the topics of store and restaurant chains, holiday shopping, grocery stores, fast-food restaurants, drugstores, and MoneyWatch.
                    • Aimee Picchi has written articles for CBS News about fast-food restaurants. ViacomCBS owns several media companies that have financial ties to the fast-food industry, including Nickelodeon, which features fast-food restaurants in its programming.
                      • Aimee Picchi has written articles for CBS News about holiday shopping and grocery stores. ViacomCBS owns several retail companies, including CBS Interactive, which operates an e-commerce platform for retailers.
                        • Aimee Picchi is a reporter for CBS News, which is owned by ViacomCBS. ViacomCBS owns several media companies that have financial ties to the retail industry, including MTV Networks, which owns Nickelodeon, and Paramount Pictures, which produces movies featuring fast-food restaurants.
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          The author has financial ties with some of the companies mentioned in the article. She is a reporter for MoneyWatch, which is owned by CBS News, and she mentions several store and restaurant chains that are owned by CBS's parent company, ViacomCBS.
                          • MoneyWatch is owned by CBS News, which is a subsidiary of ViacomCBS.

                          99%

                          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                          What’s open Christmas day? Drug stores, fast food, coffee shops and more

                          Alabama Comprehensive Media Group Monday, 25 December 2023 12:03
                          • Unique Points
                            • Walgreens locations will be open on Christmas Day.
                            • The poll, conducted by One Poll on behalf of Punchbowl, found 39% of respondents have stopped to purchase a gift on Christmas day on their way to see families.
                            • According to a recent survey, some people do wait until Christmas day to pick up at least one gift.
                            • Here’s a list of places that are open on Christmas day (Dec. 25, 2023). Some hours may vary so it’s always best to check ahead with your location.
                            • Some in-store pharmacies will be closed.
                            • Restaurants
                            • Denny's
                            • IHOP
                            • McDonald's
                            • Waffle House
                          • Accuracy
                            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                          • Deception (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Fallacies (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Bias (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication

                          66%

                          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                          Need last-minute holiday essentials? Here are the grocery stores still open on Christmas

                          NBC Today Show Tuesday, 26 December 2023 02:45
                          • Unique Points
                            • Several grocery stores, convenience stores, and pharmacies will be open on Christmas Day.
                            • Walmart, Costco, Target, and many other retailers are closed in observance of the holiday.
                            • ACME, Giant Food, ShopRite, Safeway, Vons, CVS, Walgreens, Casey’s, Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Kum & Go, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, QuickChek, Quik Stop, Pilot Flying J, 7-Eleven, Sprint, Tom Thumb Convenience Stores, Turkey Hill, Wawa, and many other stores have modified or adjusted hours.
                            • Some grocery stores may be closed on Christmas Day.
                            • CVS recommends that people call local stores before visiting or check hours.
                          • Accuracy
                            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                          • Deception (50%)
                            The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that finding an open grocery store on Christmas Day is a daunting task, but they provide a list of stores that are open. This statement is misleading as it implies that there are no other options available when in fact there are many other stores that may be open. Secondly, the article states that some stores may have reduced hours or be closed, which is not accurate for all locations. Thirdly, the article provides a list of stores that are open on Christmas Day, but it does not disclose whether these stores will be open with modified hours or if they will be operating at full capacity. This information is important for consumers to make informed decisions about where to shop. Lastly, the article states that some stores may have adjusted operating hours, but it does not provide specific examples of which stores and what their adjusted hours are. This lack of clarity can lead to confusion and frustration for consumers. Overall, while the article provides some useful information, it contains several instances of deceptive practices that could mislead readers.
                            • The statement 'finding an open grocery store on Christmas Day is a daunting task' is misleading as it implies there are no other options available when in fact there are many other stores that may be open.
                          • Fallacies (85%)
                            The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that many CVS locations will be open during regular hours on Christmas, but then acknowledges that some stores may have reduced hours or be closed. This statement is not a definitive claim and should not be taken as such. Additionally, the article contains several examples of dichotomous depictions, such as when it states that finding an open grocery store might seem like a daunting task, but then goes on to list several stores that will be open on Christmas Day. This creates a false sense of scarcity and suggests that there are only a few options available, when in reality there are more. Finally, the article contains examples of inflammatory rhetoric, such as when it states that finding an open grocery store might seem like a major bind this year due to the closure of many retailers. This statement is exaggerated and not supported by evidence.
                            • Many CVS locations will be open during regular hours on Christmas, but some stores may have reduced hours or be closed.
                            • Finding an open grocery store might seem like a daunting task, but then goes on to list several stores that will be open on Christmas Day.
                            • Mercury retrograde finds you in a major bind this year due to the closure of many retailers.
                          • Bias (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                            The article reports on grocery stores that are open on Christmas. The site has a financial interest in reporting on holiday essentials and specific stores such as Walmart, Costco, Target, and others.
                            • Costco is also mentioned as a store that will be open on Christmas.
                              • Target is mentioned as a store that will be open on Christmas.
                                • The article mentions several other grocery stores that are open on Christmas, including Kroger, Publix, and others.
                                  • Walmart is mentioned multiple times throughout the article as a store that will be open on Christmas.
                                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                    None Found At Time Of Publication

                                  89%

                                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                                  Christmas Eve 2023: What stores are opened, closed

                                  The Associated Press News WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Friday, 22 December 2023 11:00
                                  • Unique Points
                                    • Walmart will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
                                    • Most Target stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
                                    • Costco's warehouses will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, although hours may vary between locations.
                                    • Many CVS Pharmacy locations will operate with normal hours on Christmas Eve, but some non-24 locations may have reduced hours or holiday closures.
                                    • Walgreens will be open with regular hours on Christmas Eve, but pharmacy hours vary by location.
                                    • Many Starbucks locations will be open, but hours can vary - with the company noting that 'stores may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs' throughout the holiday season. It's best to check ahead online.
                                    • Most Kroger stores close early on Christmas Eve, although that can vary depending on store division and location.
                                    • Albertsons stores will be open with reduced hours on Christmas Eve. Pharmacies may also be closed or have reduced hours.
                                  • Accuracy
                                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                                  • Deception (100%)
                                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                                  • Fallacies (100%)
                                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                                  • Bias (100%)
                                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                    The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics of Christmas Eve 2023, store hours, and business closings.
                                    • The article mentions that the author has previously written articles for retail companies such as Walmart and Target. This could be seen as a conflict of interest as these companies may have an interest in promoting certain store hours or business closures during Christmas Eve.
                                      • The article mentions that the author is a member of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), which represents the retail industry. This could be seen as a conflict of interest as RILA may have an interest in promoting certain store hours or business closures during Christmas Eve.