What’s open and closed in the Philly area on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2023: Grocery stores, trash collection, pharmacies, stores, and more
Here’s where you can still shop, play, eat and otherwise occupy yourself on Dec. 24 and 25.
Government buildings, stores, and banks are constantly changing hours during the winter season to accommodate the holidays. Who has the time to check all the places that will be open and closed for Christmas? The Inquirer does.
Here’s a rundown of all the businesses and services operating on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Dec. 25.
City government offices
❌ City of Philadelphia government offices will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 25.
Food sites
✅ / ❌ Holidays may impact hours of operation. Visit phila.gov/food to view specific site schedules and call ahead before visiting.
Free Library of Philadelphia
❌ The Free Library will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 23, to Monday, Dec. 25.
Trash collection
❌ No trash and recycling collections on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Collections will be picked up one day behind regular schedule all week. To find your trash and recycling collection day, go to phila.gov.
Grocery stores
✅ Open from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Christmas Day.
✅ Open for modified business hours on Christmas Eve.
❌ Aldi will be closed Christmas Day.
✅ Open from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
❌ Closed Christmas Day.
✅ Open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
❌ Closed Christmas Day.
✅ Open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Day.
✅ Open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
❌ Closed Christmas Day.
✅ Open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
❌ Closed Christmas Day.
✅ Open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
❌ Closed Christmas Day.
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
✅ Open at normally scheduled start time and close by 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.
❌ Closed Christmas Day.
Mail and packages
❌ On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Dec. 25, local post offices will be closed and there will be no regular mail delivery.
❌ UPS, FedEx, and DHL will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There will be no delivery or pickup services those days, except for critical services.
Banks
Most, if not all, banks will be closed Christmas Day. Some banks may be operating on modified hours on Christmas Eve.
✅ TD Bank will open for regular business hours on Christmas Eve.
❌ Bank of America, Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Wells Fargo will be closed Christmas Eve.
❌ Bank of America, Chase, PNC Bank, TD Bank, and Wells Fargo will be closed Christmas Day.
Pharmacies
CVS
✅ CVS locations will operate on modified business hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Call ahead to your local store before visiting or view hours at cvs.com/store-locator/landing.
Rite Aid
✅ Rite Aid stores will be open during regular business hours on Christmas Eve. Call ahead for your local store’s hours or check online at riteaid.com/locations/search.html.
❌ Rite Aid stores will either be closed or operate on modified business hours on Christmas Day. Call ahead for your local store’s hours or check online at riteaid.com/locations/search.html.
Walgreens
✅ Walgreens locations will be open for modified business hours. Check your local store’s hours at walgreens.com/storelocator.
Shopping malls
✅ The Shops at Liberty Place, the Fashion District, Philadelphia Mills, King of Prussia Mall, and Cherry Hill Mall will operate on modified business hours on Christmas Eve.
❌ The Shops at Liberty Place, the Fashion District, Philadelphia Mills, King of Prussia Mall, and Cherry Hill Mall will be closed Dec. 25.