While Dollar General closes on Christmas Day, most locations are open on Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Hours may vary by store, and since the company allows some flexibility at the store level, customers are advised to check with the company's store locator for exact closing times.

The same goes for many grocery stores and restaurant chains that also shut their doors in observance of the holiday. Here's what you need to know about retailers and whether or not they will be open on Thursday,

Is Walmart open on Christmas? Walmart will be closed on Christmas Day. On Dec. 26, stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Since hours may vary at some locations, it's wise to c

Is the stock market open on Christmas Day? No. The New York Stock Exchange closed at 1 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Dec. 24. It will reopen at the normal time Friday.