Here’s a list of who’s open for grub and last-minute goodies Christmas Day 2020.
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Desperately hunting for last-minute stocking stuffers or a can of cranberry sauce? Your options will be limited.
Christmas is the one day that Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, shutters its locations and several regional and national stores follow suit.
But never fear, drug stores including CVS and Walgreens will be open as will several convenience stores including 7-Eleven, Wawa and Cumberland Farms.
If you need to grab a snack or a meal on Christmas Day, most national restaurant chains like Bob Evans, Chipotle and Chick-fil-A are closed, but many Starbucks, McDonald’s and Dunkin’ locations will be open along with IHOP, Denny’s and Waffle House.
Why so many shuttered eateries? Christmas is historically a slow day for the industry, according to small business software provider Womply. In 2019, only 20% of restaurants were open on the holiday .
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The national surge in coronavirus cases is not helping. Womply found 28% of restaurants were closed nationwide as of Dec. 1.
What stores are open Christmas Day?
Hours can vary and not all locations will be open. In some cases, store websites have not been updated to reflect holiday hours, so call your closest location.
7-Eleven
Acme
Albertsons
Casey’s General Store
Circle K
Cumberland Farms
CVS
Duane Reade
Giant Food
goPuff
Love’s Travel Stops
Pilot Flying J.
QuickChek
RaceTrac
Rite-Aid
Safeway
Sheetz
Speedway
TravelCenters of America
Vons
Walgreens
Wawa
More businesses open: Additional stores, gas stations and convenience stores also are expected to be open. Check before heading out.
What restaurants are open Christmas Day?
The following restaurant chains have select locations open in some capacity. Some dining rooms may be closed, and many may be offering a more limited menu or only takeout and delivery.
Check with your closest location before heading out as not all locations are open. Some restaurant websites do not have updated holiday hours so call ahead.
Benihana
Black Bear Diner
Bravo! Italian Kitchen
Buca di Beppo
Burger King
Del Taco
Denny’s
Dunkin’
Huddle House
IHOP
Jack in the Box
Macaroni Grill
McDonald’s
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Popeyes
Ruth Chris’ Steak House
Shoney’s
Sonic Drive-In
Starbucks
TGI Fridays
Waffle House
More restaurants: Some locally-owned and regional chains will be open Christmas and restaurants located in hotels often are open on holidays. Find additional restaurants by searching social media and looking on online reservation service OpenTable.
This list will be updated with additional stores and restaurants with 50 or more locations that are open on Christmas. Restaurants, submit details here. Stores, go here.
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