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Here’s How Late Retailers Are Open on Christmas Eve

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Chris Morris
Chris Morris
Former Contributing Writer
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By
Chris Morris
Chris Morris
Former Contributing Writer
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December 23, 2019, 10:05 PM ET

There’s a certain breed of consumer that revels in the danger of last-minute holiday shopping.

It’s risky, as many products are sold out. It’s often crowded. And it’s a crapshoot, since most retailers have irregular hours.

We can’t help with the stocking issues (and we’ve already given our best suggestions on what to buy your friends and loved ones). But if you’re going to roll the dice on your gift giving (or needed to make a last minute purchase), we can help with when you can hit the stores.

Of course, it’s always smart to call first and some locations will have different hours than their parent company.

Retail store hours on Christmas Eve

Apple

Tuesday, December 24: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble

Tuesday, December 24: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Bed Bath & Beyond

Tuesday, December 24: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Big Lots

Tuesday, December 24: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Best Buy

Tuesday, December 24: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cabella’s

Tuesday, December 24: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Costco

Tuesday, December 24: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Tuesday, December 24: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Dillard’s

Tuesday, December 24: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Dollar General

Tuesday, December 24: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dollar Tree

Tuesday, December 24: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Gap

Tuesday, December 24: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Home Depot

Tuesday, December 24: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kmart

Tuesday, December 24: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Kohl’s

(Open 24 hours beginning Saturday Dec. 21)

Tuesday, December 24: 12:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Macy’s

Tuesday, December 24: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Nordstrom

Tuesday, December 24: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Old Navy

Tuesday, December 24 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

PetSmart

Tuesday, December 24: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Target

Tuesday, December 24: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Trader Joe’s

Tuesday, December 24: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Walgreen’s

Tuesday, December 24: 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Walmart

Many locations are open 24 hours. Those that are will close at 12 a.m. on Dec 25 and will reopen at 12 a.m. on Dec 26.

Whole Foods

Tuesday, December 24: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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