A Guide To Last-Minute Christmas Shopping In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Many of us know the feeling: It’s Christmas Eve in Ocean County. 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 Ocean County 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 Ocean County 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.

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.

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.

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.

Ocean County Mall Hours

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

• Ocean County Mall, Hooper Avenue, Toms River: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Jackson Premium Outlets, 537 Monmouth Road, Jackson: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Jersey Shore Premium Outlets, 1 Premium Outlet Blvd., Tinton Falls: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.