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Christmas Eve Store Hours for Last Minute Shoppers

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Christmas is a busy time of year for many people and if you’re a procrastinator, doubly so. If you wait until the last minute for everything, you may be wondering about Christmas Eve store hours. Many retailers close early while others stay open late for last-minute shoppers. The hours below are for some of the more popular retailers in the U.S.

Walmart Christmas Eve Hours

Walmart is open from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Of course, most locations are 24-hour stores. However, Christmas Day is the only day in which Walmart closes its doors all year long, which prompts closing its doors early on Christmas Eve.

Costco Christmas Eve

Costco also closes its doors a bit early on Christmas Eve.  You can expect your local Costco to be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. You’ll notice that the clubs will be opening an hour early to make up for some of the lost shopping time for last-minute gift buyers. Like Walmart, Costco will be closed on Christmas Day as well. It will reopen for regular business hours on Wednesday.

Target Christmas Eve Store Hours

Target locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Christmas Eve. In the days leading up to Christmas Eve, Target will be open to midnight making it easy to catch up on shopping. Not to mention, the retailer’s Christmas Eve store hours are much longer than others on this list. If you’re waiting until the very last minute, keep in mind that Target will be open.

Macy’s Hours on Christmas Eve

Macy’s will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Opening hours may vary depending on the store’s location. In previous years, the retailer remained open 24 hours a day. While that isn’t the case anymore, you can rest assured Macy’s will still open early the day before Christmas.

JCPenney Christmas Eve

You can expect to see JCPenney open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. In the days leading up to the holiday, JCPenney is staying open until 11 p.m., which is something to keep in mind for last-minute shoppers. Like many other retailers, the store will be closed Christmas Day.

Sears Christmas Eve Store Hours

Most Sears locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Like Target, it is keeping its doors open a bit later than other retailers. Of course, Sears is also closed Christmas Day.

Kmart Hours on Christmas Eve

There aren’t many Kmart locations left in the United States. However, the ones that are still open will offer shoppers the chance to pick up last-minute items from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Christmas Eve.

Best Buy Christmas Eve

You’ll find Best Buy open from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. If you have any electronics to purchase on your list, you may be able to still grab them at Best Buy the day before Christmas.

It is important to note that these Christmas Eve store hours may vary location-to-location. This is especially true of stores located within shopping malls. These typically abide by the hours of the mall itself. While the list above should be generally accurate, you should call ahead or check online to confirm hours with your local store.

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Is the Post Office Open Christmas Eve 2018?

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As Christmas approaches, and letters and packages need to get out, people begin to wonder if the post office is open Christmas Eve. Most people realize the post office is closed on Christmas Day, but aren’t quite as sure about Christmas Eve or the day after Christmas.

Is the Post Office Open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, the post office is open on Christmas Eve. The post office is open on Monday, December 24. Some post office locations might have limited hours the day before Christmas, but for the most part will be open. Note that it will be too late to mail anything in time for Christmas though.

Is the Post Office Open on Christmas Day?

No, the post office isn’t open on Christmas Day. Christmas Day is an official federal holiday. The post office is not open Tuesday, December 25, 2018. There will be no mail delivery and post office locations will not be open.

Is the Post Office Open the Day After Christmas?

Yes, the post office is open the day after Christmas. The post office will resume its typical weekday hours on Wednesday, December 26. The day after Christmas is typically a normal operating day for the USPS with post offices open and delivering mail to both your home and office during their regular hours.

While post office branches may not have postal workers available to help you on Christmas Day, you can still perform some basic postal services on your own. For example, most post offices have a drop box for depositing letters and packages. You can leave them, but there is still no service until the next business day. More and more post offices are installing package postage weighing machines which allow you to calculate the cost of postage for your mail on your own. They may also allow you to purchase postage.

Post offices with PO Box areas are usually accessible even when the post office retail area is not open. Availability is dependent on your local office and its services. If you aren’t sure which services are still available, contact your local post office to find out.

Download a printable 2018 post office holiday schedule.

Other Mail Options During the Holidays

The USPS isn’t the only game in town for sending out letters and packages. Below are the holiday schedules for Federal Express and the United Parcel Service.

Is UPS Open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, the United Parcel Service is open on Christmas Eve. The company will deliver ground, air, and international shipments as normal, but will only pick up the air and international shipments (no ground shipments). UPS is closed on Christmas Day.

Is FedEx Open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Federal Express is open on Christmas Eve, but some offices may be open limited hours, and most of their office locations will close by 6 p.m. Contact your local FedEx office location to confirm their hours. FedEx is closed on Christmas Day, except for their FedEx Custom Critical service which will be open.

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What Are Target Christmas Store Hours 2018?

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Target Christmas Store Hours

Last-minute shoppers may be interested in learning how late (or early) retailers are closing the week before Christmas. Because many people put off shopping until the days, and even hours, before the holiday, many stores are open extended hours the week before. Target is one of the retailers offering extended shopping time for customers. Below you’ll find the Target Christmas store hours.

Target Christmas Store Hours

The store will open the following hours leading up to Christmas.

  • Tuesday, December 16: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • Wednesday, December 17: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • Thursday, December 18: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • Friday, December 21: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • Saturday, December 22: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • Sunday, December 23: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Christmas Eve: Monday, December 24: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Christmas Day: Tuesday, December 25: Target will be closed.
  • Wednesday, December 26: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

If you want to see what other days and times Target is closed throughout the year, check out the Target Holiday Schedule.

Saving Money at Christmas Time

Extended shopping hours are great but it is important to also stay within your Christmas budget. Last-minute shopping doesn’t mean you don’t have to keep your finances in mind. Before heading out, have a gift in mind so you aren’t compulsively shopping. You can also save money at Target a number of other ways.

  • Target REDcard: By using your Target REDcard at Target or Target.com, you immediately get 5% off your entire purchase. There are some exclusions, so you’ll want to visit the company’s website to be sure your purchase will qualify for this discount.
  • Coupons: Target accepts manufacturer coupons and occasionally you may find a Target-specific coupon floating around in your mailbox. Depending on what coupons you’re able to find, you can save quite a bit of money.
  • Clearance: Most retailers have some sort of clearance rack or clearance sale going on all the time. Check out Target’s clearance section and see if there are any good potential gifts there.
  • Sales: Target circulates paper flyers every week with its latest sales. If you can manage to shop the sales, you can usually get a pretty good deal.
  • Target Brand: Lastly, try out the Target brand. Shopping name brand items can be expensive and switching to the store brand can prove to save you quite a bit of money (with little to no quality difference).

As always, if you are having trouble finding the right gift, you can never go wrong with a gift card or cash for Christmas. Both of these things will be more appealing than a last-minute gift they don’t really want. Target has a wide variety of gift cards for different retailers and restaurants for sale online and in the store. They make a great last-minute buy!

Readers, have you gotten your Christmas shopping out of the way yet? 

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Target Christmas Store Hours 2017

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The store hours for Target for Christmas
If you are one of the many people who are last-minute Christmas shoppers, retail stores are extending their holiday hours with you in mind. While most stores will be closed on Christmas Day, many are significantly extending their holiday shopping hours in the days leading up to Christmas. For those who procrastinate, or for those who realize they forgot to buy a gift for someone at the last minute, the extended holiday hours will make getting that last-minute gift a lot easier, and possibly save the day.

Target Christmas Store Hours

Target is one of the retail stores which will be extending their opening hours the days before Christmas. The store will open the following hours leading up to Christmas:

  • Sunday, December 17: Target will be open from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Monday, December 18: Target will be open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • Tuesday, December 19: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • Wednesday, December 20: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • Thursday, December 21: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • Friday, December 22: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • Saturday, December 23: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24: Target will be open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Christmas Day: Monday, December 25: Target will be closed.
  • Tuesday, December 26: Target will reopen at 7:00 AM.

Saving Money at Christmas Time

While it’s nice to have extended hours for last-minute shopping, it’s important to remember last-minute shopping isn’t conducive to staying within a Christmas budget. Buying gifts at the last possible minute usually mean purchasing whatever is available, and that often means paying more than you had planned for the gift. If you do find yourself having to purchase a gift in the last days leading up to Christmas, it’s far better to already have something in mind that going to the store without any idea of what you might purchase. It also makes sense to keep in mind some additional ways you can save money at Target when shopping there.

For anyone who you’re having an extremely difficult time finding a gift for, don’t forget the gift card option. A gift card to the recipient’s favorite store, for a relaxing day at a spa or for anything else you know they would enjoy will be much more appreciated than a last-minute gift that has no appeal to them other than it’s a gift. Target has a wide range of gift cards which can be purchased, and the right one is sometimes the best option when making a last-minute gift purchase.

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Does Target Have Gift Registries?
Target Return Policy
The Target Red Card Decision

Christmas Eve Store Hours for Last Minute Shoppers

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The hours stores will be open on Christmas Eve
If you’re one of the many people who procrastinate so much you need to shop on the day before Christmas, then it’s important to know what times stores are open on Christmas Eve. This is especially true since many stores close earlier on Christmas Eve than they normally do on a typical weekday, while others extend their hours. For those who will be hitting different stores to get those last-minute gifts for family and friends, below you’ll find the Christmas Eve store hours for some of the top retail stores.

The hours below are the Christmas Eve hours for most stores, but these hours can vary. This is especially true for stores located in malls, which can have time restrictions placed on them. If you plan to shop any of these stores on Christmas Eve, call your local store to confirm their actual hours for the day, so you know your store is an exception and closed before you get there.

What Hours is Walmart Open on Christmas Eve?

Walmart will be open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve. Walmart’s holiday hours are pretty close to their regular store hours, but Walmart is closed on Christmas, the only day of the year the store is closed.

What Hours is Costco Open on Christmas Eve?

Costco will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Christmas Eve. This is actually an hour earlier than Costco normally opens, and it also closes an hour earlier than a typical Wednesday. You can see all of Costco’s holiday hours here. Costco does close on Christmas Day.

What Hours is Target Open on Christmas Eve?

Target will be open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm on Christmas Eve. While this isn’t as late as the midnight closing Target has for Monday and Tuesday, it’s still later than many other retailers for those still haven’t found the right gift when darkness falls. Target stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

What hours is Macy’s open on Christmas Eve?

Macy’s will be open from 12:00 am to 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve. Macy’s stores took holiday shopping hours to a whole new level, deciding to stay open 24 hours a day through many of the last days before December 25, but the stores will be closing at a relatively early hour on Christmas Eve. Macy’s will be closed on Christmas Day.

What Hours is JC Penny Open on Christmas Eve?

JC Penny stores will be open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve. This is an earlier close than on Monday and Tuesday when JC Penny is open until 11:00 pm at night. JC Penny will be closed on Christmas Day.

What Hours is Toys R Us Open on Christmas Eve?

Toys R Us will be open from 12:00 am to 9:00 pm on Christmas Eve for those who still need to find gifts for the kids. The children’s’ toy store plans on opening at 6:00 am on December 23 and remain open nonstop until 9:00 pm on Christmas Eve. Toys R Us will be closed on Christmas Day.

What Hours is Sears Open on Christmas Eve?

Sears will be open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm on Christmas Eve. The store will remain open longer than many other retail outlets which close in the early evening. Sears will be closed on Christmas Day.

What Hours is Kmart Open on Christmas Eve?

Kmart will be open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on Christmas Eve. Kmart is another store staying open later than most other stores on December 24th,  giving you a chance to get that last-second gift with only hours to spare. Kmart will be closed on Christmas Day.

What Hours is Best Buy Open on Christmas Eve?

Best Buy will be open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve, so if you want to get those on your list electronics at the last minute, you can’t wait until night. Best Buy will be closed on Christmas Day.

Again, store hours can vary from location to location, so while the above listed Christmas Eve hours should be generally accurate, it’s important to call to confirm with your local store.

For any last-minute shopping you do, your best bet to make it as painless as possible is to know exactly what you want to buy before you walk into the store. If you’re not sure what gift to give someone, search online at the store’s website to find something before going to the store. This simple little trick can save your sanity when doing last-second Christmas shopping.

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Are Post Offices Open or Closed on Christmas Eve 2016?

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Is the post office open on Christmas Eve
As Christmas approaches, and letters and packages need to get out, people begin to wonder about the United States Postal Service (USPS) holiday schedule. Most people realize the post office will be closed on Christmas Day, but they aren’t quite as sure about Christmas Eve, the day after Christmas, and Christmas weekend. This is especially true this year with December 25 falling on a Thursday.

Is the post office open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, the post office is open on Christmas Eve. The post office is open on Wednesday, December 24, but it’s open for limited hours. That is, most post offices will close early on Christmas Eve, and will only be open until 12:00 pm. That means if you want help getting last minute packages out, you need to do it in the morning. Your local post offices should have their particular Christmas Eve hours posted, or you can call them to confirm. Mail carriers will be delivering mail on December 24, but the last pick up from blue post collection boxes around town will be 12:00 pm, even if they are marked with a pick-up time as later. Again, if you want your letter or package to get picked up on the 24th, you need to get it in the mail before noon.

Is the post office open on Christmas Day?

No, the post office isn’t open on Christmas Day. Christmas Day is an official federal holiday, however, it falls on a Sunday this year (a day postal workers normally have off). Because of this, Christmas will be recognized by many federal workers on Monday, December 26. The post office will treat Christmas Day much like they do a typical Sunday. There will be no mail delivery to your home or business on Sunday, December 25, 2016.

Is the post office open the day after Christmas?

No, the post office isn’t open the day after Christmas. The post office will resume its typical weekday hours on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. The Tuesday after Christmas will be considered a normal operating day for the USPS with post offices being open their regular Tuesday hours, and mail being delivered to both your home and office.

While post office branches may not have postal workers available to help you after 12 pm on Christmas Eve, or at all on Christmas Day, you still may be able to perform some basic postal services on your own. For example, most post offices have a dropbox where you can deposit letters and packages. You can leave them, but they won’t be picked up until the next business day. More and more post offices are installing package postage weighing machines which will allow you to calculate the cost of postage for your mail on your own. They may also allow you to purchase postage. Post offices with PO Box areas may also be accessible even when the post office retail area is closed. What will be available depends on your local office and the services it has during its closed hours. If you aren’t sure what services are offered during closed hours, contact your local post office to find out.

Will the post office be open over the Christmas weekend?

  • Saturday, December 24: Yes, but limited hours (morning only). Mail will be delivered
  • Sunday December 25: No. The post office is closed Christmas Day.
  • Monday, December 26: No. The post office will be open closed the day after Christmas.
  • Tuesday, December 27: Yes the post office will be open its normal Tuesday hours.

The USPS isn’t the only game in town for sending out letters and packages. Below are the holiday schedules for Federal Express and the United Parcel Service:

Is UPS Open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, the United Parcel Service is open on Christmas Eve. The company will deliver ground, air, and international shipments as normal, but will only pick up air and international shipments (no ground shipments). UPS is closed on Christmas Day.

Is Fed Ex Open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Federal Express is open on Christmas Eve, but some offices may be open limited hours and most of their office locations will close by 6 pm. Contact your local FedEx office location to confirm their hours. FedEx is closed on Christmas Day, except for their FedEx Custom Critical service which will be open.

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