If you’ve got a headache from too much family time (we’ve all been there), some pharmacies like Boots or CVS may have a branch open. Usually the ones in big train stations or 24-hour locations.
But listen: don’t plan a shopping spree. You’re not going to find wrapping paper or a new pair of socks. You’ll get aspirin, maybe diapers, and that’s about it.
What Shops Are Open on Christmas Day in the US
Think of it like a holiday miracle: “Look, honey! I got a pack of Tylenol and a bag of cough drops for Christmas!” Exciting? No. Useful? Absolutely.
Fast Food & Takeaway
This is where things get really hopeful. McDonald’s? Some are open, but only drive-throughs in certain locations. Domino’s? They often close—sorry, pizza dreams.
But Chinese restaurants are the king of Christmas Day. In many countries (including the U.S. and UK), Chinese takeaway spots stay open because, well, they don’t celebrate Christmas. Bless them.
So if you suddenly crave orange chicken or a box of fried rice on the 25th, you’re in luck. Just call ahead—they might be drowning in orders from other folks who also forgot to buy batteries.
