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What’s open on Christmas 2023? A guide to restaurants (McDonald’s), grocery stores and more

Dunkin Starbucks

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all!

We hope you’re enjoy the day, but if you’re here, you’re probably looking for a guide to what’s open on Christmas Day, which is usually when a lot of businesses are closed.

But there are some that stay open on December 25, and this is where we caution you: Please check with your local restaurants, grocery stores and pharmacies. Some of these locations might have limited hours.

Got it? Good. Here’s a list of some of the notable places that are reportedly open on Christmas in 2023, grouped by categories:

What restaurants and fast food places are open on Christmas Day 2023

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Again, check for their hours by location!

  • McDonald’s
  • Burger King
  • Waffle House
  • Popeyes
  • Hooters
  • Arby’s
  • Jimmy John’s
  • Sonic
  • Subway
  • Wendy’s
  • Denny’s
  • Golden Corral
  • Applebee’s

 

Will Starbucks and Dunkin' be open on Christmas?

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Yes, Dunkin’ and Starbucks are open, but may have limited hours and some locations may be closed.

Which pharmacies are open on Christmas 2023?

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) 
  • CVS will be open (but check with your location)
  • Walgreens will be open
  • Rite Aids will be closed

Which grocery stores will be open on Christmas 2023?

 (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

As we keep saying, check your local store!

  • Vons
  • Safeway
  • Acme
  • ShopRite (some might be open)
  • Albertsons
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