Walgreens continues to be one of the most competitive retail drugstores in the United States, with over 9,000 locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 78% of the U.S. population lives within five miles of a Walgreens location as of August 2020, and many are open 24 hours, making it a convenient choice for holiday shopping.

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  • Opening Hours
  • Closures
  • Holiday Return Policy

However, Walgreens’ holiday hours are often different throughout each season. Make sure you know what holidays Walgreens closes on so you can get everything you need before it’s too late.

When Is Walgreens Open?

Many Walgreens stores are also open 24 hours a day, though some locations might have varying hours depending on where you live. For stores that aren’t open 24 hours, typical operating times might be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. though, again, will vary from store to store. Be sure to check with the Walgreens location near you.

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Here’s a breakdown of Walgreens’ hours and holiday closures. 

When Does Walgreens Close?

Even on major holidays, Walgreens keeps its doors open, though might reduce its usual hours, such as on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. If you need to do some last-minute shopping or need to grab something quick when other stores might not be available, Walgreens might be your best bet.

Walgreens Holiday Return Policy

Because holiday gifts don’t always hit their mark, Walgreens offers its customers extended holiday return periods. Many items in the store qualify for return within 30 days as long as you have the original purchase receipt. If you don’t have the original receipt, you’ll get the lowest-advertised price returned as store credit to your W Card.

Items that cannot be returned include Birchbox BYOB products, sexual wellness products and seasonal items.

Final Take

The festive season welcomes its fair share of unexpected shopping emergencies. Knowing Walgreens holiday hours could save Christmas, literally. Now that you know Walgreens keep its doors open on holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Day, you can head to your local store even on holidays with confidence.

Lydia Kibet contributed to the reporting for this article.

Holiday Hours

  • Apple
  • Costco
  • CVS
  • Home Depot
  • Kohl’s
  • Lowes
  • Macy’s
  • Safeway
  • Starbucks
  • Target
  • Trader Joes
  • Walmart
  • Wholefoods

Schedules are subject to change and may vary by branch. Information is accurate as of Aug. 17, 2022.