A Guide To Last-Minute Christmas Shopping In Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, RI — Many of us know the feeling: It’s Christmas Eve. Gifts are wrapped, and as we carefully arrange them under the tree, we realize we forgot to buy a present for our mother-in-law or our favorite uncle, Bob. Now what?

Luckily, several retail stores in Rhode Island will be open on Christmas Eve — and, in some cases, Christmas Day — so you can pick up those last-minute gifts and other necessities.

Before you step out to shop, you should note: Store hours can vary by location. A good rule of thumb is to call ahead to your store of choice before leaving the house.

Here’s a look at retail stores that will be open in Rhode Island this Christmas, according to lists compiled by Parade, Good Housekeeping and others.

Retail Store Hours

• Bed, Bath & Beyond: Stores will be open for reduced hours on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
• CVS: Many locations, including those open 24 hours, will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Dick’s Sporting Goods: Open until 6 p.m on Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
• Family Dollar/Dollar Tree: Select stores will open for reduced hours on Christmas Day. Call ahead to your local store to confirm hours.
• GameStop: Most stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
• Hobby Lobby: Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
• Home Depot: Open regular hours on Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
• JCPenney: Most locations will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
• Kohl’s: Stores will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
• Lowe’s: Open regular hours Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
• Macy’s: Hours will vary on Christmas Eve, so call ahead to confirm hours at your preferred location; closed Christmas Day.
• Marshalls: Most stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
• Old Navy: Hours vary by location, but most stores will be open until 7 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day.
• PetSmart: Most stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; all stores will be closed Christmas Day.
• Target: Stores will be open Christmas Eve, though hours may vary; closed on Christmas Day.
• TJ Maxx: Most stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
• Walgreens: Stores will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, though hours will vary by location. Call ahead to confirm hours at your preferred store.
• Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve; all stores are closed Christmas Day.

Mall Hours

For other last-minute gifts, you can visit these malls, many of which will be open for limited hours on Christmas Eve.

• Providence Place Mall: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Warwick Mall: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Last-Minute Shipping Deadlines

If you need to send a gift, expect to pay a pretty penny. This late in the game, the only option for delivery is to send it priority, Thursday at the latest.

• U.S. Postal Service: USPS Priority Mail Express
• UPS Next Day Air
• FedEx Overnight