Most Americans likely won't be dashing through the snow for Christmasgiven this year's unseasonably warm weatherbut many may need to dash to the store for last-minute dinner ingredients or essentials. Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Daywith a few notable exceptions.

If you're planning on doing some shopping or eating out this holidayit's best to double-check stores' operating hoursas they may vary by location. Read on to see which retailers are open this Christmas. 

Is Walmart open on Christmas?

Walmart will be closed on Christmas Day. On Dec. 26stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Since hours may vary at some locationsit's wise to check via the retailer's online store locator. 

Which convenience and drugstores are open on Christmas Day?

A few chains are open in case you need household essentials or something from the pharmacy.

Open on Christmas: 

• CVS and Walgreens will both be open on Christmasalthough store and pharmacy hours may vary
• Most 7-Eleven locations will be open 24/7 on Christmas
• Sheetz stores are open with regular hours (24/7)

Closed on Christmas: 

• Dollar General 
• Rite Aid

Which grocery stores are open on Christmas Day?

Most grocery stores will be closed on Christmas.

Closed:

• Aldi
• Food Lion
• Harris Teeter
• Kroger
• Publix
• Stop & Shop
• Trader Joe's
• Wegmans

Exceptions:

• Certain Albertsons and Safeway locations will remain open with adjusted hours.

Which restaurants and fast-food places are open on Christmas Day?

Not keen on cooking this holiday season? You're in luckas many restaurants and fast-food chains will continue to serve customers on Christmas Day. Most stores have some type of online locator tool you can use to check hourswhich may vary by location. 

Open on Christmas

• Applebee's 
• A Domino's spokesperson said the restaurant chain doesn't require stores to remain open on Christmas Dayand encouraged customers to check their website for local hours of operation. 
• Many Dunkin' locations will be open on Christmas Day
• IHOP 
• Many McDonald's locations will welcome customers
• Some Starbucks locations will be closed on Christmaswhile some may have limited hours

Closed on Christmas

• Chick-fil-A
• Taco Bell 

What superstores and department stores are open on Christmas Day?

Most major retailers are closed on Christmas 

Closed on Christmas

• Best Buy
• Costco
• Home Depot
• HomeGoods
• IKEA
• JCPenney
• Kohl's
• Lowe's
• Petco
• Macy's
• Marshalls
• Michael's
• Sam's Club
• Sierra
• Target
• T.J. Maxx

Is the post office open on Christmas?

Post office locations nationwide will be closed Christmas Day and mail will not be deliveredaccording to the USPS. Operations are set to resume on December 26.

Is UPS delivering on Christmas?

UPS will not have any pick-up or delivery services on Christmas Dayexcept for Express Critical delivery.

Is the stock market open on Christmas?

The stock market will be closed on Christmas Daywith trading scheduled to resume on December 26.