Which stores are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the Kansas City area?

Those last-second stocking stuffers or missing ingredients won’t get themselves. A few grocery and retail stores around Kansas City will be open just in case you forgot something.

Here’s what’s open and closed in the Kansas City area on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

What stores are open on Christmas?

CVS

Most CVS locations will remain open on Christmas Day, but some may be closed or have reduced hours, said company spokesperson Carissa Falzarano. Call ahead or check your local store’s opening hours online before you stop by.

QuikTrip

QuikTrip is generally open 24 hours a day and will remain open on Christmas Day, said Aisha Jefferson, QuikTrip’s corporate communications manager.

Walgreens

Most Walgreens locations will be open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Christmas Day, company spokesperson Samantha Stansberry said. The exception is 24-hour locations, which will remain open around the clock. You can check the hours of your local store online.

Liquor Stores

Liquor stores in Missouri are allowed to be open on Christmas Day because there’s no state law restricting them from opening on the holiday. Liquor stores in Kansas, however, are not allowed to open on Christmas Day.

Stores closed on Christmas

• Aldi
• Costco
• Cosentino’s
• Hy-Vee
• Price Chopper
• Sam’s Club
• Sun Fresh
• Trader Joe’s
• Target
• Walmart
• Whole Foods

All of these stores, however, are open on Christmas Eve. Check with your closest location for their hours.

Joseph Hernandez

The Kansas City Star

Joseph Hernandez joined The Kansas City Star’s service journalism team in 2021. A Cristo Rey Kansas City High School and Mizzou graduate, he now covers trending topics and finds things for readers to do around the metro.