New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- Many stores will close on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, making last-minute shopping challenging. Having a clear list of which stores will be open, which will close, and which will operate on a limited schedule can help you plan ahead and avoid unnecessary trips.

Whether you're picking up groceries, gifts, or other essentials, knowing which locations are available on December 25 ensures you won't be left scrambling at the last minute.

Instead of guessing or driving from store to store, you can focus your shopping on the stores that are expected to remain open on the holiday.

In observance of Christmas, several major retailers across the U.S. will be fully closed on the holiday.

Many grocery stores, markets...