What’s open on Christmas Day in Columbus

No matter if you’ve checked your list twice (or 5 times), sometimes you need to know what’s open on Christmas Day in Columbus.

Reminder: pick up extra batteries BEFORE Christmas Day!

Or maybe you just need to take a break from family and get out of the house! 

Maybe you suddenly decide you need sangria and have to run to a gas station at noon to grab a couple of bottles of red (that happened to me years ago, and the pickings were slim).

The day can be long – especially if you don’t have plans with family or don’t celebrate Christmas. 

In addition to the restaurants open on Christmas Day, there are some options for other stops that day.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

What’s open on Christmas Day in Columbus?

Most gas stations are open on Christmas Day, including ones with convenient stores.

Whether you need some basic ingredients, last minute stocking stuffers, gift cards, lottery tickets, or over-the-counter medication, you may be able to find what you need at these stores open on Columbus on Christmas. 

Stores open on Christmas in Columbus

Walgreens

Christmas Eve: Walgreens will be open during regular business hours. Pharmacy hours vary by location, customers may check their local pharmacy hours using our store locator. All 24-hour locations will remain open 24 hours.

Christmas Day: Most Walgreens stores will be open with adjusted operating hours from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 24-hour Walgreens locations and 24-hour pharmacies will continue to remain open. Customers can check their local store hours using our store locator.

Walgreens is even offer delivery and pickup at most locations on Christmas Day (items available may vary). See details. 

CVS

Many stores are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day (NOT including locations inside of Target Stores). Some pharmacies are open 10 am – 8 pm. Clinics are closed on Christmas Day.

Gas Stations and Convenient Stores open on Christmas

7-Eleven

Stores are open all day.

Circle K

Stores are open all day.

Sheetz

Sheetz locations are open on Christmas.

Speedway

Most Speedway locations are open on Christmas.

Go to the movies on Christmas

Most movie theatres are open on Christmas, and it’s a pretty popular tradition for some families! There are usually a couple of new movies opening on Christmas Day, or the week of Christmas. Book your tickets online to ensure you’ll have seats when you get there!

You can event catch “White Christmas” at Gateway Film Center on Christmas Day!

Classic Holiday Films at Gateway Film Center

Smaller independent theatres may not be open on Christmas Day, so check listings for any holiday showings.

Go Bowling on Christmas

Bolero Sawmill Lanes, 4825 Sawmill Road, Columbus. Closed on Christmas Eve; Open Christmas Day: 3 PM – 11 PM

Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd., Columbus: Open everyday. 

Star Lanes Polaris, 8655 Lyra Drive, Columbus. Open on Christmas Day from 5 pm – 10 pm; Open all day on Christmas Eve. Reserve your lane online!

Roller Skating on Christmas

Roller Skating is a fun Christmas evening activity! Get through the presents, meal, and go get active!

Skate Zone 71 near Morse Rd: Open every single day through Christmas break, including holidays. Tons of skate parties with characters. Little kids skate is on Saturday mornings.

There are also discounted days, young teen nights, and adult nights. There’s an New Years Eve party with mock countdown, as well as a family New Years Eve night with midnight countdown.

United Skates of America on Refugee Rd: Lots of family skate and discount days over Christmas break.

Open every day, including Christmas Eve (12 pm – 3 pm, Donuts with Grinch) and Christmas Day (4 pm – 7 pm). Character skates, discounts, and several New Years Eve parties and New Years Day skate.

Coffee Shops open on Christmas

Most Starbucks locations, and some Dunkin’ locations are open on Christmas. Hours may be limited, so check before you go!

Go see Christmas lights! 

Drive around to check out Christmas lights! Whether you just check out some fun neighborhoods, or you go to a paid attraction, it’ll be a fun and festive way to end the day. See our big list of Christmas lights in Columbus (and a map)! 

Stores closed on Christmas Day; limited hours Christmas Eve

Aldi
Best Buy
BJ’s Wholesale
Dollar General
Dollar Tree
Easton Town Center – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Giant Eagle – until 5 pm on Christmas Eve
Kroger – 9 am – 7 pm on Christmas Eve; pharmacies and clinics have shorter hours
Macy’s
Michaels
Petco
PetSmart
Sam’s Club
Target
Trader Joe’s
Walmart
Whole Foods Market