It happens to the best of us: Suddenly, it's Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and you realize you still need a last-minute gift, a key ingredient for a holiday dessert, or even just a gallon of milk.

The window for last-minute Christmas shopping is narrowing — both in stores and online. The big picture: Christmas Eve brings reduced hours for most retailers, followed by full store closings on ...

Christmas Day is celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 25, this year, and most stores will be closed. Many stores will be open under limited hours on Christmas Eve so people can finish shopping for last-minute ...

Christmas Eve for 2025 has arrived. Have you done all of your holiday shopping yet? If not, make sure you get to the store early, since many places have reduced hours for Dec. 24. The stock market ...