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Extended Christmas Shopping Hours for Top 8 Maryland Stores

What you need to know before you head out to wrap up your Christmas shopping.

Still have a handful of last-minute presents to buy? Or just getting started?

Many of the state's largest chain stores have extended Christmas shopping hours, with some open around-the-clock. Here's a rundown, with links to retailers' websites for last-minute specials.

Toys 'R' Us

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  • Open around-the-clock now through 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve; closed on Wednesday. Many stores open at 8 a.m. Thursday to 10 p.m.; open at 9 a.m. on Friday until 10 p.m.; resuming normal hours on Saturday. 
  • Plug your location into the chain's website to find specific hours at a location.

Best Buy

  • Open until midnight Monday; opening at 7 a.m. on Christmas Eve, closing at 6 p.m. Closed on Christmas. And the store will be open extra hours after the holiday to handle returns and exchanges. Stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Target
  • Most Maryland stores are open until 10 p.m. Monday; most stores opening at 7 a.m. on Christmas Eve; will close at 10 p.m. Tuesday. Closed on Christmas. Stores opening at 8 a.m. Thursday through the weekend for returns, shoppers and exchanges.
  • Click on the find a store link and plug in the store closest to you to find specific hours.
 Kmart
  • Most Maryland stores are open around-the-clock now through 10 p.m. Tuesday; closed on Wednesday. Most stores open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting Thursday.
  • Click on the store locator link to find specific hours for the store closest to you. 

Kohl's 
  • Open around the clock Monday and overnight; will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Closed on Wednesday. Most stores will be open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday; 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday; back to normal hours on Saturday.
  • Click on this link to find store hours near you. 
JCPenney
  • Open until midnight Monday at most stores; opening at 7 a.m. Tuesday until 6 p.m. closing. Closed on Christmas Day. Most stores open at 7 a.m. Thursday.
  • Closing times vary by store. Pick a location on the store finder link for specific times. 
Macy's
  • Most Maryland area stores are open until 2 a.m. Tuesday, then reopen at 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday. Closed on Wednesday. Most stores open extended hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; then back to normal hours on the weekend.
  • Check for the Macy's nearest to you for specific hours by using the store locator link.

Sears
  • Most Maryland stores are open until midnight on Monday; then open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed on Wednesday.  
  • Stores reopen at 7 a.m. Thursday; closing times vary, check the store locator link to find hours for the one closest to you. 

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