Spirit Christmas stores have already begun opening in cities across the United States, marking the start of the holiday shopping season. With an assortment of decorations, gifts, and items for year-end celebrations, the retailer is looking to attract shoppers who want to get a head start on their holiday preparations. Here’s where you can find its stores so you can plan your shopping.
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How many Spirit Christmas stores will open in the United States?
Spirit Christmas will have 44 locations across the United States during the 2026 holiday season. The concept will span 15 states and make use of retail spaces that previously operated under the Spirit Halloween brand.
The initiative will allow the company to keep these locations active during another important period of the retail calendar, when consumers begin shopping for decorations, lighting, and other items for their holiday celebrations.
Where will Spirit Christmas stores open?
The new retail concept will reach communities across the East Coast, Southeast, and Midwest. Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia are among the states included in the plan.
These are the 44 locations announced for the 2026 holiday season:
- Manchester, Connecticut
- Milford, Connecticut
- Clearwater, Florida
- Coral Springs, Florida
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Winter Garden, Florida (opening October 17)
- Aurora, Illinois
- Bloomingdale, Illinois
- Joliet, Illinois
- Springfield, Illinois
- Clarksville, Indiana
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Hobart, Indiana
- Dartmouth, Massachusetts
- Natick, Massachusetts
- North Attleborough, Massachusetts
- Waldorf, Maryland
- Flint, Michigan
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Macomb, Michigan
- Taylor, Michigan
- Mebane, North Carolina
- Hamilton, New Jersey (opening October 17)
- Marlton, New Jersey (opening October 17)
- Riverdale, New Jersey (opening October 17)
- Rockaway, New Jersey
- Albany, New York
- Buffalo, New York
- Newburgh, New York
- Scarsdale, New York
- Dayton, Ohio
- Mentor, Ohio
- North Olmsted, Ohio
- Youngstown, Ohio (opening October 17)
- Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Springfield, Pennsylvania
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Colonial Heights, Virginia
- Manassas, Virginia
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When Will Spirit Christmas Stores Open?
Some locations in Florida, New Jersey, and Ohio already opened on October 17. The remaining stores are set to open this week, so get ready!
What are Spirit Christmas stores like?
These stores don’t just sell holiday decorations; they offer a unique experience for the whole family. At select locations, visits with Santa Claus are free, an attraction that has been well received and helps create a festive atmosphere. Additionally, those interested can book professional family photo sessions, a paid option that complements the visit and creates lasting memories.
Origin of Spirit Christmas stores
Spirit Christmas revived an idea that Spencer Gifts had explored years earlier before turning it into a standalone concept. The company, best known for operating Spirit Halloween, tested the idea of Christmas-themed stores in 2005 and 2006. However, the current initiative took shape in 2024, when it opened eight temporary stores specializing in holiday merchandise. Since then, the concept has grown steadily and evolved into a seasonal extension of the business, with stores offering an alternative to traditional holiday décor retailers.
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