There is nothing like the holidays! We all know that as soon as Thanksgiving dinner ends, the very next day is full-on Christmas mode! This means scoring mega Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for gift giving, setting up the Christmas tree and stringing up yards of twinkly lights around the house.
December is a magical time that often flies by as you count down the days to Christmas, especially with a chocolate advent calendar. With that said, Christmas day often comes faster than we anticipate with lots to do. Running out of tape or bags for those last few presents or needing batteries for your kids’ new toys is definitely a possibility — meaning it’s time to take a quick trip to Walgreens! This convenience store is great for grabbing last-minute items, inexpensive stocking stuffers, or even essentials like baby formula when other stores are closed. So if you are wondering if Walgreens is open on Christmas day, we have you covered on everything you need to know about Walgreens’ Christmas hours, as well as other stores that will be open.
Is Walgreens open on Christmas Day 2021?
You're in luck! Walgreens is open on Christmas this year. "Most Walgreens stores will be open during regular business hours on Christmas Day for any last minute essentials or healthcare needs," a Walgreens spokesperson told GoodHousekeeping.com."Twenty-four-hour Walgreens pharmacies will be open, with other select pharmacies open with modified hours and most pharmacies closed for the day."
As for Christmas Eve, most Walgreens stores will also be open during regular business hours, with some open until midnight. Most pharmacies will be open with modified hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other 24-hour pharmacies will remain open during regular hours, according to Walgreens.
Locate your nearest store and check your specific location's website to find out its regular hours, and call ahead before visiting the pharmacy.
What other stores are open on Christmas:
If you need to do more shopping than you can get done at Walgreens alone, have no fear. There are tons of other general stores and grocery stores open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Don't feel like cooking? We've also got a list of restaurants open for takeout on Christmas.
- Acme: Acme is typically open on Christmas Day; however, hours may vary depending on location.
- Albertsons: Last year, most stores stayed open with reduced hours, usually 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cumberland Farms: Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to close. They will also be giving out free coffee to all customers on Christmas morning.
- CVS: Most CVS locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call ahead for pharmacy hours.
- Rite Aid: Typically, several locations stay open on Christmas with varying hours. Call ahead for pharmacy hours.
- Safeway: Some (but not all!) locations are open on Christmas Day, so be sure to check with your local store.
- 7-Eleven: Most 7-Eleven stores typically remain open on Christmas. Most locations are 24 hours.
Juliana is a writer, editor and SEO strategist with over six years' of experience on the editorial staffs of publications including Reader's Digest, Best Life and Good Housekeeping. She covers everything from holiday and home to travel and food, and lives in New York City, where she can often be found at hot yoga or raiding the candy aisle at CVS.
Katarina Avendaño (she/her) is the senior SEO editor for Good Housekeeping, where she writes and edits lifestyle content and contributes to SEO strategy. Before joining GH in 2021, she was the digital editor at New York Family, where she was responsible for the website’s content and strategy. Katarina received her bachelor's degree in communications and Spanish from the University of Washington.
