What's Open on Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve 2026
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Not a federal holiday
Christmas Eve 2027
Friday, December 24, 2027
Not a federal holiday
Christmas Eve (December 24) is not a federal holiday, but it behaves like a half-day: many banks and stores close early, and the stock market closes at 1:00 p.m. ET when it falls on a weekday. Note: in 2027, Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, so Friday, December 24, 2027 is the OBSERVED federal Christmas holiday — banks, USPS and the market are fully closed that day.
At a glance: 0 closed · 3 open · the rest reduced hours or varies by location.
Stock market, banks, mail & government
Stock Market
1:00 p.m. ET close on Dec 24, 2026. In 2027, Dec 24 is the observed Christmas holiday — fully closed
Banks
Some branches close early
USPS
Mail runs; some offices close early
UPS
Delivery runs; some services end early
FedEx
Modified service; early cutoffs
Libraries & DMV
Many close early or all day
Stores & restaurants
Typical hours — individual locations may vary.
Walmart
Typically closes early (~6 p.m.)
Target
Typically closes 8–9 p.m.
Costco
Typically closes ~5 p.m.
McDonald's
Many close early
Starbucks
Most close early
Home Depot
Typically closes ~6 p.m.
CVS
Stores open; pharmacies may close early
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Is Stock Market open on Christmas Eve? Early close. Is Banks open on Christmas Eve? Open. Is USPS open on Christmas Eve? Open. Is UPS open on Christmas Eve? Reduced hours. Is FedEx open on Christmas Eve? Reduced hours. Is Libraries & DMV open on Christmas Eve? Varies by location. Is Walmart open on Christmas Eve? Reduced hours. Is Target open on Christmas Eve? Reduced hours. Is Costco open on Christmas Eve? Reduced hours. Is McDonald's open on Christmas Eve? Reduced hours. Is Starbucks open on Christmas Eve? Reduced hours. Is Home Depot open on Christmas Eve? Reduced hours. Is CVS open on Christmas Eve? Open.