If you are hellbent on leaving your family, friends, and loved ones today on Christmas (don’t worry, we aren’t guilt tripping you), you need to know what stores, restaurants, and other locations that are open.
Thanks to USA Today, here is a list of stores that could be open, but please before you go, make sure to call the store first, as many of the store websites have not updated their holiday hours.
Restaurants
Applebee’s: Not all locations will be open as the decision is made by franchisees.
Benihana: Make reservations online for Christmas Day.
Boston Market: Nearly alllocations are open Wednesday but menu selections and hours may vary by location.
Buca di Beppo: Most open regular hours.
Burger King: Select locations will be open on Christmas Day.
Checker’s: Most open regular hours.
Chinese restaurants: It’s a tradition for Chinese restaurants to be open Christmas. Check with your favorite for hours.
Dave & Buster’s: Check your closest location’s hours online.
Denny’s: Open 24 hours.
Dunkin’: Hours vary and not all locations will be open. Check the Dunkin’ mobile app to confirm whether your local store is open.
Fleming’s Steakhouse: Select locations open Christmas.
Hooters: Many locations open at 4 p.m., but hours can vary.
IHOP: Most locations will be open regular hours Wednesday. IHOP has a limited-time Elf on the Shelf menu and kids eat free promotion through Jan. 1.
Joe’s Crab Shack: Hours posted at www.joescrabshack.com/christmas.
Luby’s: Special menu available.
Macaroni Grill: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Main Event: Check for entertainment centers’ hours online.
McCormick’s & Schmick’s: The restaurant recommends making reservations.
McDonald’s: Participating locations are open Wednesday, hours vary.
Morton’s The Steakhouse: 2 to 9 p.m.
Panda Express: Hours vary.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: Some locations will have special hours Wednesday.
Ruth Chris’ Steak House: Reservations are recommended and can be made online.
Starbucks: Not all locations are open and hours vary. Check with your closest location and hours will be updated on the app and website.
STK Steakhouse and Kona Grill: The restaurant chains both owned by The One Group will be open Christmas. Check websites for varying hours.
Steak ’n Shake: Most will be open, call for your closest location’s hours.
TGI Fridays: Some locations will be open special hours, which vary.
TooJay’s Deli: Check with locations for special hours.
Tony Roma’s: Hours vary.
Veggie Grill: Select locations open Christmas.
Village Inn: Hours vary but many close at 4 p.m. Christmas.
Buca di Beppo: Most open regular hours.
Stores
7-Eleven: Most locations open 24 hours.
Acme: Hours vary.
Albertsons: Hours vary.
Bravo Supermarkets: Some locations open special hours Wednesday.
Casey’s General Store: Stores open at 10 a.m.
Circle K: Hours vary, some open 24 hours.
Cumberland Farms: Hours vary, some open 24 hours.
CVS: Most open regular hours though many pharmacies will be closed.
Duane Reade: Hours vary.
Family Dollar: Some locations are open special hours Wednesday. Call your closest location as this information is not online.
Giant Food: Some stores are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, while other locations are closed.
goPuff: The digital on-demand convenience retailer is open Christmas in its 150-plus markets.
Love’s Travel Stops: Open 24 hours.
Pilot Flying J: Most open 24 hours or regular hours.
RaceTrac: Hours vary.
Rite-Aid: Most locations open but hours vary.
Safeway: Hours vary but many are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sheetz: Open 24 hours.
Speedway: Hours vary.
TravelCenters of America: Find holiday hours here.
Vons: Varies, check website.
Walgreens: Most open regular hours though many pharmacies will be closed.
Wawa: Most open 24 hours or regular hours.
