Seasonal & Holidays
A Guide To Last-Minute Christmas Shopping, Shipping In Lakeville
If you forgot a gift or still need to send one, see holiday shipping deadlines and stores open on Christmas 2021 in Lakeville.
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LAKEVILLE, MN — Many of us know the feeling: It’s Christmas Eve in Lakeville. 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 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.
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Here’s a look at retail stores that will be open this Christmas, according to lists compiled by Parade, Good Housekeeping, and others.
Local Mall Hours
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- Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
- New Years's Eve: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- New Year's Day: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
- New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- New Year's Day: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
- New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- New Year's Day: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
- New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
- New Year's Day: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Retail Store Hours
Bed, Bath & Beyond: Stores will be open for reduced hours on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Costco: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve; closed 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.
Dillard’s: Most stores will be open until 7 p.m. Christmas Eve, though hours may vary by mall; closed 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.
Ikea: Most stores will have reduced hours Christmas Eve, so call ahead to your preferred location; closed 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.
Last-Minute Shipping Deadlines
If you still need to ship a gift to someone special, it’s best not to wait until Christmas or Christmas Eve. Here are the 2021 holiday shipping deadlines you need to know:
- USPS Retail Ground: Wednesday, Dec. 15
- First-Class Mail: Friday, Dec. 17
- Priority Mail: Saturday, Dec. 18
- USPS Priority Mail Express: Thursday, Dec. 23
If you’re shipping abroad or to a member of the U.S. military, special deadlines apply.
- UPS Ground Shipping: Monday, Dec. 20
- UPS 3 Day Select: Tuesday, Dec. 21
- UPS 2nd Day Air: Wednesday, Dec. 22
- UPS Next Day Air: Thursday, Dec. 23
- FedEx Ground/Home Delivery: Wednesday, Dec. 15
- FedEx Express Saver: Tuesday, Dec. 21
- FedEx 2Day: Wednesday, Dec. 22
- FedEx Overnight: Thursday, Dec. 23
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