Most stores will remain open on Christmas Eve 2024, but some will close early and run on modified business hours.

Christmas is almost here, and if you need to run out to grab a last-minute ingredient for your gathering, you'll have some options.

CVS: Stores are expected to be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but hours may vary. You can find store and pharmacy hours online. Walgreens: While stores will be open for both Christmas Eve and Day this year, Walgreens recommends checking your location’s store and pharmacy hours before heading out.

Many of the nation's grocery stores will close early Tuesday before Christmas Eve dinner is served. Why it matters: Your options will be limited to shop for ingredients for holiday cookies and Christmas meals.

Here's what you need to know about which retail stores are open and their hours on Tuesday, Dec. 24 this year.

Need to make a last-second trip to the store for that one missing ingredient for Christmas dinner or forget to buy a gift for someone?

Many retailers are extending store hours in the final shopping days before Christmas, but most stores will close early on Christmas Eve. The big picture: Time is running out to shop for last-minute gifts in-store and order them online for pickup or delivery.