Christmas is here! While we eagerly look forward to the holiday to spend time with our friends and family, it’s highly likely we find ourselves a little unprepared in some aspect or the other.
For instance, how often have you shopped for Christmas presents really last minute? Or forgotten to buy a key ingredient for dinner?
But most of the major retailers, such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Kohl’s remain closed on December 25, so where do you go?
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Well, worry not. Here’s a list of a few stores that are open on Christmas day – for all your last moment needs and pending shopping lists! You may have to put in some effort and travel a little far, but you’ll probably get what you need (fair warning: there could be shortages of popular items). It would be advisable to call your nearest branch and confirm their opening hours before you leave your house, as timings might vary.
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According to a list curated by USA Today, you can head to the following stores:
Rite Aid
Safeway: Some locations will be closed, while others will close between 5 and 9 p.m.
Sheetz
Speedway
TravelCenters of America
Vons: Most stores open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Walgreens
Wawa
CVS
EG America (includes Cumberland Farms, KwikShop, QuikStop and Turkey Hill)
Giant Food: Hours vary.
Instacart: Delivery will be available “matching most local retailer hours in the majority of markets where Instacart operates,” the company told USA TODAY.
Love’s Travel Stops
Maverik
Pilot Flying J
QuickChek: Stores open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. but most locations with fuel are open 24 hours.
Save A Lot: Varies, most locations closed on Christmas.
RaceTrac
7-Eleven
Albertsons: Some locations will be closed all day, while others will close between 5 and 9 p.m.
ARKO Corp convenience stores (Brands include E-Z Mart, fas mart, Scotchman, Admiral, Roadrunner and Village Pantry)
Casey’s General Store: Stores and kitchens open 10 am Christmas.
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