Traveling or not there are some stores and enough restaurants, mostly national chains, open to satisfy a lot of Americans who prefer the growing number of no-muss-no-fuss tradition of dining out. The stores that are open are mostly combination pharmacy and quick in-and-out stores.
The caveat for all people is to check with your local stores and restaurants for hours opened. Most will be on a shorter schedule.
STORES OPEN
CVS: Many locations will be open on the holidays, but confirm local pharmacy and store hours.
Rite-Aid: Many locations will be open on the holidays, but confirm local pharmacy and store hours.
Walgreens: Many locations will be open on the holidays, but confirm local pharmacy and store hours.
7-Eleven: Open Christmas Day.
QT: Open Christmas Day.
Spinx: Open Christmas Day.
Wawa: Open Christmas Day.
STORES CLOSED
Costco
Home Depot
Lowe’s
Sam’s Club
Walmart
RESTAURANTS OPEN
Denny’s: All locations will be open.
Dunkin’ Donuts: Some are open Christmas Day, hours vary by location.
Golden Corral: Open Christmas Day.
Hooter’s: Open Christmas Day: 4 p.m.-midnight.
Huddle House: Open Christmas Day.
IHOP: Most locations open every day.
McDonald's: Don’t be so sure. Franchisees may open with reduced hours.
Macaroni Grill: Open Christmas Day.
Panda Express: Open but check hours.
Ruth's Chris Steak House: Ruth's Chris will be open on Christmas Day starting at noon.
Ryan’s: open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Shoney’s: Some are open Christmas Day.
Starbucks: Most open Christmas Day, hours vary by location.
Waffle House: Count on it 24/7, 365 days a year. Hurricanes and blizzards can’t stop some from closing.