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In big metropolitan areas, you can usually rely on major department stores in some locations to open on Christmas day - especially for those post-Christmas gift exchanges. Of course, you can always count on Hollywood movie blockbusters premiering around the holidays, so be sure to check out the entire list of popular 2024 Christmas movies in theaters on the big day just up ahead. Meanwhile, count on Walgreens, Duane Reade,CVS and Rite Aid to be open. And don't forget to check out upwards of 90% savings on discounted Christmas cards, wrap, candy and decorations while you're there! If you're not sure where to go in your area, simply find contact details, store circulars and store opening hours on the web ahead of time.
McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and other fast food joints are also traditionally open, along with Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts which also give a warm welcome to customers on Christmas Day. What restaurants are usually NOT open Christmas Day? Usually giving the entire day off to employees are Wendy's. Arby's, KFC, Olive Garden, and Red Lobster. And, if you're looking to ship or receive a gift on Christmas Day, don't count on the post office, FedEx or UPS who traditionally close their doors December 25.
Keep the holiday excitement going that afternoon with a check of nationwide movie listings in your neighborhood with epic films that traditionally premiere during the holiday season. This year, watch for another Lord of the Rings spinoff with "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" starring Will Matthews and Lorraine Ashbourne in the untold story of Helm's Deep, the fortress at the center of the Two Towers film, premiering on Friday, December 13, 2024.
More spinoffs await on Friday, December 20th as Jim Carrey stars in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3 followed by "Mufasa: The Lion King", a prequel to the original story voiced by Seth Rogen, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Billy Eichner.
You can take in some of the best New York City restaurants open on Christmas day, the biggest Broadway shows, as well as major NYC museums and other attractions which continue to hang out the welcome sign on the biggest holiday of the year. With your day filled with activity until dinner, return home for a festive holiday meal with friends and family or make plans to go out. Check out MapMuse where you can search for nationwide restaurants open on Christmas with more than 700 establishments listed in major cities. Or, find your way to a Boston Market restaurant offering a Christmas turkey dinner special at most locations. Otherwise, if you find yourself in a city that pulls in the sidewalks for the holiday — there's always the local Chinese restaurant. Meanwhile, have a wonderful Christmas. THEN... it's right to bed! Tomorrow promises the best shopping day of the year with huge savings at after Christmas sales.
Just up ahead find sales circulars, store hours, contact info and locations for major department stores nationwide through the U.S. and Canada:
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More about what's open on Christmas around the Web: What to do in Washington DC on Christmas Day What's Open in Toronto on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
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Before you attempt to brave the stores, start the day with a big holiday tradition that has grown in popularity year after year — a Christmas pancake breakfast at IHOP! 
While Boston usually shuts down for the entire day due to antiquated blue laws, if you happen to be visiting New York know that "the city that never sleeps" also never closes on Christmas!
