From grocery chains to stores and restaurants, most businesses, are open today on Christmas Eve 2024.
If you're looking to buy a last-minute present, stock up on food and groceries, dine out or visit a pharmacy, you'll find that while many businesses are open, most likely operate on a holiday schedule that includes reduced hours.
Many stores and restaurants are closing early to give workers more time to spend with their families and loved ones, and because they anticipate fewer patrons. Here's what's open and closed on Christmas Eve.
Costco is open on Christmas Eve, but its hours will be shortened. Warehouses will open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24, according to the company's website, rather than their typical closing time of 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Costco will be closed on Christmas day.
Yes, the stock market is open Christmas Eve, but for limited hours.
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will begin as usual at 9:30 a.m. ET, but trading will end early, at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 24. Typically, the stock market is open until 4 p.m. daily.