Christmas Day 2025 in the Bay Area: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and What You Need to Know
For Bay Area residents who wake up on Christmas morning missing a key ingredient or needing to make a last-minute run, options will be far more limited than on a typical weekday.
On Thursday, Dec. 25, most major retailers and grocery chains across California — including Costco, Target and Trader Joe’s — will be closed for the holiday. A smaller number of pharmacies, convenience stores and select locations will remain open, often with reduced or location-specific hours.
Here’s what Bay Area shoppers should know before heading out. Hours can vary by location, so checking store locators or calling ahead is strongly recommended.
**Open on Christmas Day**
A limited number of stores are expected to remain open on Dec. 25, though hours may vary by location:
Walgreens:Stores will be open; pharmacy hours may differ. All 24-hour locations remain open.
CVS:Many locations will be open, with hours varying by store.
*7-Eleven and other convenience stores:
Most locations operate 24/7, though some may adjust hours.
* **Safeway: Select locations may be open with reduced hours, while others will be closed.
