Thursday, 24 December 2026

What's open on Christmas Eve?

Most places trade reduced hours and close early on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve falls on a Thursday in 2026. No business has confirmed its hours for the day yet — pick your region to see who normally trades on a Thursday.

Public holiday hours often differ from the usual week, so always ring ahead before you travel.

Choose your region

Auckland—Bay of Plenty—Canterbury—Chatham Islands—Gisborne—Hawke's Bay—Manawatū-Whanganui—Marlborough—Nelson—Northland—Otago—Southland—Taranaki—Tasman—Waikato—Wellington—West Coast—

Other dates

Christmas Day · 25/12Boxing Day · 26/12New Year's Eve · 31/12New Year's Day · 01/01Wellington Anniversary · 25/01