What’s open on Christmas Day in Washington?

Christmas Day has arrived! But before running out the door for those last-minute gifts, stocking stuffers, tree trimmings ahead of Santa’s visit, or final, forgotten ingredients for that big dinner or delicious dessert, consider making sure the stores you’re headed to are still open.

Businesses closings on Christmas Day are much more common than those on Christmas Eve as most retail chains are closed and the few that are open cut back hours and/or close up shop early for the holiday. Operations can also vary by location. When in doubt, potential customers should call ahead or look up more specific schedules for their neighborhood spots online.

Is the local bank in Washington open?

U.S. stock markets and banks across the U.S. will be closed on Christmas Day as it is a Federal Reserve banking holiday. Online banking services and ATMs will be available as usual, however.

The stock market also will be closed on Christmas Day.

Will government offices be open?

Government offices and courts will be closed on Christmas Day. Schools also won’t be open on the holiday.

Public libraries also will be closed on Christmas Day.

Will mail and packages be delivered?

Christmas Day is a holiday for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), so it won’t be picking up or delivering mail. Post offices also will be closed.

As USA Today noted, there will be no UPS pickup or delivery service. But UPS Express Critical service is available. Users should check their local UPS store hours, as many area locations will be closed.

Most FedEx services will also be closed, though FedEx Custom Critical will be open for crucial shipments, USA Today explained.

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Will I get my Amazon package on Christmas Day?

An Amazon spokesman confirmed to MyNorthwest Monday warehouses will be closed and deliveries will not be made on Christmas Day. As part of that, it’s also worth noting same-day delivery isn’t available on Christmas Day, Amazon states on its website.

Articles published on the websites of ShipScience and ParcelPath, companies that focus on the shipping industry, explain Amazon warehouses are closed most major holidays, including Christmas Day.

People who are not Amazon Prime members and who haven’t already ordered their packages won’t get their packages by Dec. 24. Prime members should consider the delivery schedule outlined on Yahoo! to get their packages by Christmas Eve.

Is Costco open?

Costco will be closed on Christmas Day.

Christmas Day is one of the seven holidays when Costco closes its U.S. warehouses. Also, note locations will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Is Target open?

Target was open on Christmas Eve, according to a fact sheet on the company website.

The chain’s stores will be closed on Christmas Day, the same fact sheet reads.

Is Walmart open?

Walmart will be closed on Christmas Day.

Customers can search for locations here or view the 66 locations across the state of Washington here for possible shopping trips on Dec. 26.

Seattle residents will have to go to Bellevue, Renton or Lynnwood to find their closest Walmart.

Are Kroger stores open?

Most of the grocery chain’s stores and fuel centers were open on Christmas Eve until 6 p.m., according to a note on the company website. In addition, pharmacies were open and closed early on Christmas Eve.

All of the Kroger stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Check your local store’s hours here for those making shopping trips on Dec. 26.

Kroger, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates 117 stores in the state of Washington. That includes 59 Fred Meyer locations and 55 Quality Food Center (QFC) stores.

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Are Safeway and Albertsons stores open?

Safeway stores were open on Christmas Eve. An online search of the chain’s website by MyNorthwest editors indicates locations in Western Washington were open until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

In addition, that online search also showed Safeway stores in Western Washington will be open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Christmas Day. But the pharmacies will be closed.

Albertsons stores were open on Christmas Eve. The few locations that remain in Western Washington were open until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

On Christmas Day, Albertsons stores in Western Washington will be open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. But the pharmacies will be closed.

There are 186 Safeway stores in the state of Washington. Head here to see your local Safeway hours.

There are 14 Albertsons locations in Washington. Visit here to see where those stores are located and their hours.

Is Whole Foods open?

Stores were open until 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, a spokesperson confirmed to MyNorthwest.

The grocery store chain will be closed on Christmas Day. Head here to see your local store’s hours if you plan on venturing out on Dec. 26.

Is Trader Joe’s open?

The grocery store chain’s stores were open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, a spokesperson confirmed in an email to MyNorthwest.

Trader Joe’s will be closed on Christmas Day.

Head here to find your local store if you need to go out after the holiday on Dec. 26.

Is Walgreens open?

The drug store chain’s stores were open during regular business hours on Christmas Eve, according to a statement on the “Walgreens Holiday Hub” page.

Most Walgreens stores will be open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Day, the company added. However, it also noted that most of the chain’s pharmacies will be closed.

The company also said all 24-hour stores will be open 24 hours on Christmas Day.

Head here to the company’s store locator page to find the location closest to you.

Are Amazon Fresh stores open?

Amazon Fresh grocery stores were open on Christmas Eve. A spokesman confirmed to MyNorthwest the stores were open until 7 p.m. Pickup and delivery also was available — the last window on the holiday is 6-7 p.m.

The stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

Head here to see where the four Amazon Fresh locations in Washington are located.

Are Sam’s Club locations open?

Sam’s Club will be closed on Christmas Day. Sam’s Club is closed for four holidays per year: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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Which stores and restaurants are open on Christmas Day?

The Seattle Times has compiled a list of restaurants in the city of Seattle and in several other Western Washington cities outside Seattle that are accepting walk-ins or still have reservations available for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Most retail chains will be closed on Christmas Day. However, a few stores will be open and there are a number of restaurants and fast-food chains that will be open in some capacity.

The following is a rundown of some of the other large chains that are open on Christmas Day, multiple sources, including Axios and USA Today, report. Potential chain restaurant patrons can expect some locations to be closed or open with limited hours. Going further, some restaurant locations will operate with limited menus.

• 7-Eleven
• Applebee’s
• Arby’s
• Burger King
• CVS: Hours will vary. Many stores will be open regular hours but some locations are closed or have reduced hours, according to Axios. An online search by MyNorthwest editors indicates four of the six Seattle locations will be open on Christmas Day.
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• IHOP
• McDonald’s
• Papa John’s
• Popeyes
• Red Lobster
• Starbucks: An online search of the chain’s website by MyNorthwest editors indicates some Seattle and other Western Washington stores will be open Wednesday. However, operating hours will vary significantly by location and will differ from the daily schedules customers are accustomed to seeing.
• Subway: All locations are independently owned and operated. So, interested consumers should check the chain’s website to ensure their local store is open.
• TGI Fridays
• Wendy’s

Restaurant chains that will be closed on Christmas Day include Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Taco Bell and The Olive Garden, Axios reports. USA Today noted Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., restaurants are also closed.

Editors’ note: This piece originally was published on Dec. 23, 2024. It has been updated and republished multiple times since then.

Contributing: The Associated Press

Steve Coogan is the lead editor of MyNorthwest. You can read more of his stories here. Follow Steve on X, or email him here.