IKEA Holiday Hours 2026: Which Holidays Close Stores and How to Check Your Local Schedule

Which Holidays Close All IKEA Stores

IKEA operates on a straightforward closure policy for major holidays. According to the official IKEA website, all stores, locations, warehouses, deliveries, and customer services are closed on two days in 2026:

• Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026
• Christmas Day, December 25, 2026

On these dates, you cannot shop in-store, pick up Click and Collect orders, use delivery services, or access customer service. If you plan to shop or need a delivery around the holidays, plan to complete your purchase at least one day before these closures. For other major holidays such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Memorial Day, IKEA does not close all stores nationwide, so call your local store to confirm whether it will be open.

Reduced Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

IKEA operates with shortened hours on December 24 and December 31 at most locations. Based on data from stores in Brooklyn and College Park, Maryland, the pattern shows reduced hours on both days, though the exact closing time varies by location.

At IKEA Brooklyn, the schedule for 2026 is:

• Christmas Eve, December 24: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• New Year’s Eve, December 31: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

At IKEA College Park in Maryland, the 2026 schedule shows:

• Christmas Eve, December 24: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• New Year’s Eve, December 31: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Because reduced hours vary by store, you must check your specific location. IKEA posts special holiday hours to store-specific pages on its website. Visit IKEA.com, find your local store, and look for the “Closed” or holiday hours section to see the exact times. Do not assume your store follows the same schedule as another location, even in the same state.

How IKEA Announces Holiday Hours

IKEA posts holiday schedules on store-specific pages on its official website. According to IKEA, special holiday hours are posted to individual store pages, and the company advises customers to check their local store page for the most up-to-date hours. This is the only reliable way to confirm whether your store will be open and at what time.

To find your store’s holiday hours:

1. Go to IKEA.com and search for your local store by entering your zip code or city.
2. Click on the store name to open the store-specific page.
3. Look for a “Closed” section or “Special Store Hours” section that lists holiday dates and times.
4. Note that restaurant and bistro hours within the store may differ from store hours. Check separately if you plan to eat at the Swedish Restaurant or Bistro.

The sources do not provide information about whether IKEA uses email, text alerts, or social media to announce holiday hours changes. Your local store page is the official source of record, so bookmark it and check within one week of any major holiday.

Planning Purchases and Services Around Holiday Closures

If you need an item by a holiday or plan to return something, timing matters. Since IKEA closes entirely on Thanksgiving and Christmas, plan in-store purchases for at least one day earlier. If you use IKEA return policy services and need to return an item, complete the return before the store closes. Returns made in-store require a physical trip, so account for reduced holiday hours when making a trip on December 24 or December 31.

Click and Collect orders cannot be picked up on closed holiday dates. If your order is scheduled to be ready on Thanksgiving or Christmas, contact IKEA customer service in advance to reschedule pickup. Delivery service is also unavailable on these closure dates, so verify the delivery date when placing an order near the holidays.

If you are considering using IKEA price match policy to match a competitor’s price, do so well before holiday closures so you have time to process the adjustment and complete your purchase during regular hours.

Restaurant and Bistro Hours During Holidays

The Swedish Restaurant, Swedish Bistro, and other in-store food services keep different hours than the retail store. At IKEA Brooklyn, the Swedish Restaurant normally closes one hour before the store, and the bistro may stay open later. During holiday weeks, these hours may change. For example, on Christmas Eve in Brooklyn, while the store opens at 11:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM, the restaurant and bistro hours have not been published in the available sources.

Contact your local store directly by phone or check the store page at least one week before visiting to confirm food service hours on holiday eves. Do not assume the restaurant will be open just because the store is open.

How IKEA Holiday Hours Compare to Other Retailers

IKEA’s approach to holiday closures is similar to other large home goods and furniture retailers. Like Home Depot holiday hours and Lowe’s holiday hours, IKEA closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas but remains open on most other holidays with reduced hours on Christmas Eve. Other major retailers such as Best Buy holiday hours follow a similar pattern, making these dates the only guaranteed closure days for holiday shopping planning purposes.