Federal holiday
Is everything open on Christmas Day?
Friday, December 25, 2026
The most-closed day of the year. Banks, offices, schools, the markets and nearly all retail and grocery stores are closed.
| Place | Status |
|---|---|
| Banks | Closed |
| Federal offices & courts | Closed |
| Post office (USPS) | Closed |
| UPS & FedEx | Limited hours |
| Stock market (NYSE/Nasdaq) | Closed |
| Public schools | Closed |
| Major retailers (Walmart, Target) | Closed Essentially all major retailers are closed. Gas stations and some pharmacies are the main exceptions. |
| Grocery stores | Closed Almost all grocery stores are closed; a handful of convenience stores and pharmacies (some CVS, Walgreens) stay open. |
| Restaurants | Limited hours Most restaurants are closed; some Chinese restaurants, movie-theater concessions, and hotel dining remain open — a long-standing tradition. |
| DMV & local government | Closed |