Holiday hours · Friday, December 25, 2026
What stores are open on Christmas Day 2026?
Which big stores are open or closed on Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026), from each retailer’s own announcement.
Christmas Day falls on Friday, December 25, 2026. Walmart, The Home Depot, Lowe's have confirmed they will be closed.
Confirmed closed
| Store | Status | What the store says |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Closed | Closed (Walmart, 2026). Source: Walmart, “Walmart is Ready for the Season” (Oct 7, 2026) |
| The Home Depot | Closed | Closed on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026. Source: The Home Depot, “Holiday Store Hours 2026” (Mar 30, 2026) |
| Lowe's | Closed | Closed. Lowe’s stores “will also remain closed on Christmas Day.” Source: Lowe’s, Holiday 2026 press release (Oct 8, 2026) |
Confirmed: open or special hours
None announced yet.
Not announced yet: their latest official answer
| Store | Status | What the store says |
|---|---|---|
| Target | Closed 2025 answer | Closed in 2025 (online shopping stayed open). Target has not announced 2026 yet. Source: Target, “Target’s Holiday Store Hours” (Nov 20, 2025) |
| JCPenney | Closed 2025 answer | Closed on Christmas Day 2025. 2026 not announced yet. Source: JCPenney, holiday 2025 press release (Oct 28, 2025) |
| Walgreens | Open 2025 answer | Open on Christmas Day 2025; pharmacy hours may vary. Source: Walgreens, Holiday Hub (2025 holiday store hours) (2025 season) |
All holidays at a glance
We add each store’s Christmas Day 2026 announcement as soon as it is published. Hours vary by location; check your store’s page before you go. Checked October 14, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What stores are closed on Christmas Day this year?
Walmart, The Home Depot, Lowe's have announced they will be closed.
Is Walmart open on Christmas Day this year?
No. Closed (Walmart, 2026).
Is The Home Depot open on Christmas Day this year?
No. Closed on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026.
Is Lowe's open on Christmas Day this year?
No. Closed. Lowe’s stores “will also remain closed on Christmas Day.”