As Christmas approaches, many shoppers are planning their final errands, gift pickups, and grocery runs ahead of the holiday. With Christmas Day falling on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, it's especially important to confirm Target's Christmas hours before heading out.

Most major retailers and grocery chains close early on Christmas Eve and remain shut on Christmas Day, including Walmart, Target, Costco, Kroger, and Publix. A few convenience stores, pharmacies, and select restaurants stay open with limited or regular hours.

The majority of grocery and retail stores, including Publix, Walmart, and Target, will be closed on Christmas Day. A few stores, such as CVS, Walgreens, and Bravo Supermarkets, will remain open on Christmas Day with modified hours.

Big box stores like Walmart, Target and Costco will be closed on Christmas, according to their websites. These stores will reopen on Dec. 26. CVS is supposed to remain open, but some locations may have reduced hours. Therefore, the pharmacy chain encourages customers to check their local CVS ahead of time.

Find out Target’s holiday operating schedule, including Christmas Eve opening details, expected early closures, and why store hours may vary by location during the busy festive period.

Whether it's a carton of milk or a gift for your cousin who has just decided to come home for Christmas, there are always last-minute items you need to make your holiday complete. Several U.S. stores are open or have modified hours on Christmas Eve —  and even Christmas Day to ensure customers can get what they need for the holiday.

As Christmas 2025 nears, many US shops and services will close or have limited hours. Walmart will close on Christmas but open on Christmas Eve with reduced hours. USPS will not deliver on Christmas but will be open on December 24 and 26.

Here's what Californians need to know about whether grocery stores will be open or closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 this year.