Your options are extremely limited today if you need to shop for ingredients for Christmas cookies, holiday meals or last-minute gifts.The big picture: Most grocery stores and retailers are closed Wednesday but drugstore chains and many convenience stores are open.

Just like Christmas, most CVS stores will be open on New Year’s Eve, as well as New Year’s Day 2024, which falls on Wednesday, Jan. 1 this year. Of course, it’s always a good idea to check ahead of time on the store locator before you go as different stores may have adjusted hours.

Do you need to fill a prescription on Christmas Day this year? Here's what to know about whether pharmacies will be open on Dec. 25.