What Stores Are Open on Christmas Day

Finding an open store on Christmas Day can be difficult because most major retailers close on December 25. However, some pharmacies, convenience stores, petrol station shops and selected supermarkets continue operating with reduced hours.

Christmas hours can change by year, city and individual location. A store may be open while its pharmacy counter, food service, delivery service or customer-service desk is closed. For Christmas Day 2026, final schedules should be confirmed closer to December rather than assumed from previous years.

Convenience Stores

Convenience stores are among the most dependable Christmas Day options. Many operate extended hours throughout the year, particularly locations attached to petrol stations.

Chains such as 7-Eleven and Sheetz had many locations operating on Christmas Day in 2025, including stores that normally remain open around the clock. However, franchise and regional schedules can still vary. (AP News)

Convenience stores may carry:

• Milk, bread, and eggs
• Packaged food
• Ice
• Soft drinks and water
• Phone chargers
• Batteries
• Toiletries
• Basic cleaning products
• Ready-to-eat meals

Their selection is usually smaller, and prices may be higher than at a supermarket.

Petrol Station Shops

Petrol stations often remain open because people continue travelling on Christmas Day. The attached shop may operate even when nearby supermarkets and shopping centres are closed.

Opening hours depend on the operator, location, and staffing. Stores near motorways, airports, hospitals, and busy urban areas are often more likely to remain available.

A petrol station shop can be helpful for fuel, drinks, packaged food, basic vehicle supplies and small household essentials.

Shops Inside Airports, Hospitals, and Hotels

Retail locations serving travellers, hospital visitors, and hotel guests may continue operating on Christmas Day.

Possible options include:

• Airport convenience shops
• Hospital gift shops
• Hotel markets
• Travel-centre shops
• Railway-station retailers

Access may be restricted in some places. For example, airport shops beyond security are available only to ticketed travellers.

Major Stores Usually Closed on Christmas Day

Most large retailers close their physical stores on December 25.

During Christmas 2025, major chains closed on Christmas Day included: