With Christmas fast approaching, millions of individuals are gearing up to travel to reunite with their loved ones for the holiday season. However, amidst the festive cheer, it is essential to be prepared for any errands that need to be run this week, such as sending a package or collecting a prescription. Planning ahead is advisable due to the numerous closures expected on and around the holiday period.
Major grocery stores, retail outlets, restaurants, banks, and post offices are anticipated to remain open on Christmas Eve, albeit with adjusted operating hours. Additionally, the stock market is slated to close early on December 24th.
When it comes to major pharmacy chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid, it is crucial to ascertain whether they will be open on Christmas Eve this year. Given the wide variance in pharmacy hours across different retailers, individuals are advised to contact their local pharmacy or store directly, or visit the respective websites for more specific information.
Inquiring about the date of Christmas Eve in 2024, it falls on Tuesday, December 24th this year.
For those wondering about CVS pharmacy’s availability on Christmas Eve, the company has confirmed that CVS locations will be operational on that day, although some stores may have reduced hours. Customers are encouraged to contact their local store prior to visiting or verify hours on CVS’s official website.
Similarly, Walgreens stores will maintain regular hours on December 24th, as confirmed by the company.
As for Rite Aid, the company has announced that their locations will be open on Christmas Eve, with varying hours of operation. Customers are advised to consult Rite Aid’s website for specific details regarding holiday store hours.
Inquiring about Walmart’s status on Christmas Eve, the retail giant has disclosed that their stores will be open on that day; however, they will close at 6 p.m. local time.
Likewise, Target stores will be open on Christmas Eve but will close at 8 p.m. local time, as announced by the company. Notably, pharmacies within Target are managed by CVS Pharmacy, and customers are urged to confirm hours with their local stores for December 24th.
Gabe Hauari, a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY, provides updates on this information. For further updates, you can follow him on Twitter @GabeHauari or reach out to him via email at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY, addressing the availability of CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid on Christmas Eve 2024, along with pertinent details regarding pharmacy operations.
