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What's open Christmas Day? The list includes CVS, Starbucks and 7-Eleven — but not Walmart

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Whether you forget an ingredient for the Christmas meal, a gift or want to go out to eat, your options will be limited Wednesday.
Christmas is the one day of year that the nation's largest retailer, Walmart, closes all of its locations and several regional and national stores also follow suit.
According to Womply, a small business software provider, 92% of local retailers are closed on the holiday and four out of five restaurants are closed.
But all hope isn't lost. 
Your mileage may vary on how far you'll have to drive for any forgotten items but drug stores including CVS and Walgreens will be open on the holiday. So will several convenience stores including 7-Eleven, Wawa and Cumberland Farms.
Many major restaurant chains also will be closed Wednesday but many Starbucks, McDonald's and Dunkin' locations will be open, along with IHOP, Denny's and Waffle House.
Delivery services including PostmatesGrubhubUberEats and DoorDash will be delivering food orders Christmas for participating local and national restaurants. Check the apps or websites Wednesday to find available options.

What stores are open Christmas Day?

Hours can vary and not all locations will be open. In some cases, store websites have not been updated to reflect holiday hours, so calling your closest location is advised.
7-ElevenMost locations open 24 hours
AcmeHours vary.
Albertsons: Hours vary.
Bravo SupermarketsSome locations open special hours Wednesday.
Casey's General StoreStores open at 10 a.m.
Circle KHours vary, some open 24 hours. 
Cumberland FarmsHours vary, some open 24 hours. 
CVSMost open regular hours though many pharmacies will be closed.
Duane ReadeHours vary.
Family Dollar: Some locations are open special hours Wednesday. Call your closest location as this information is not online.
Giant Food: Some stores are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, while other locations are closed.
goPuffThe digital on-demand convenience retailer is open Christmas in its 150-plus markets.
Love's Travel StopsOpen 24 hours.
Pilot Flying JMost open 24 hours or regular hours.
RaceTracHours vary.
Rite-AidMost locations open but hours vary.
Safeway: Hours vary but many are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sheetz: Open 24 hours.
SpeedwayHours vary.
TravelCenters of America: Find holiday hours here.
VonsVaries, check website.
WalgreensMost open regular hours though many pharmacies will be closed.
WawaMost open 24 hours or regular hours.
More businesses open: Additional stores, gas stations and convenience stores also are expected to be open. Check before heading out.

What restaurants are open Christmas?

Check with your closest location before heading out. Some restaurant websites do not have updated holiday hours so calling is suggested.
Applebee'sNot all locations will be open as the decision is made by franchisees.
Baker’s Square: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Benihana: Make reservations online for Christmas Day.
Boston Market: Nearly all locations are open Wednesday but menu selections and hours may vary by location.
Buca di Beppo: Most open regular hours.
Burger KingSelect locations will be open on Christmas Day.
Chart House: Most locations open and hours and menus vary. 
Checker's: Most open regular hours.
Chinese restaurants: It's a tradition for Chinese restaurants to be open Christmas. Check with your favorite for hours.
Dave & Buster'sCheck your closest location's hours online.
Denny's: Open 24 hours.
Dunkin'Hours vary and not all locations will be open. Check the Dunkin' mobile app to confirm whether your local store is open.
Fleming's Steakhouse: Select locations open Christmas.
Fogo de Chão: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hard Rock CafeVaries.
HootersMany locations open at 4 p.m., but hours can vary.
Huddle HouseHours vary.
IHOPMost locations will be open regular hours Wednesday. IHOP has a limited-time Elf on the Shelf menu and kids eat free promotion through Jan. 1.
Legal Sea FoodsEach location's hours listed at www.legalseafoods.com.
Luby'sSpecial menu available.
Macaroni Grill11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Main EventCheck for entertainment centers' hours online
McCormick’s & Schmick’sThe restaurant recommends making reservations.
McDonald'sParticipating locations are open Wednesday, hours vary.
Panda Express: Hours vary.
Paris BaguetteAll locations will be open Wednesday but hours vary.
Perkins Restaurant & BakerySome locations will have special hours Wednesday.
PokeworksCorporate locations will be open along with participating franchised locations.
Ruth Chris' Steak HouseReservations are recommended and can be made online.
Shari's: Hours vary and listed at www.sharis.com.
Shoney'sLocations open at 11 a.m.
StarbucksNot all locations are open and hours vary. Check with your closest location and hours will be updated on the app and website.
STK Steakhouse and Kona Grill: The restaurant chains both owned by The One Group will be open Christmas. Check websites for varying hours.
Steak 'n Shake: Most will be open, call for your closest location’s hours.
TGI FridaysSome locations will be open special hours, which vary. 
TooJay's Deli: Check with locations for special hours.
Tony Roma'sHours vary.
Veggie GrillSelect locations open Christmas. 
Village Inn: Hours vary but many close at 4 p.m. Christmas.
More restaurants: Some locally-owned and regional chains restaurants also will be open Christmas and restaurants located in hotels often are open on holidays. Find additional restaurants by searching social media and looking on OpenTable, an online reservation service.