As Christmas draws near, South Florida residents once again face a familiar holiday scenario: limited public services, closed offices, restricted transportation, and a rush to major private chains for last-minute shopping or urgent needs.
During both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, many businesses either shorten their hours or close entirely, requiring locals to plan ahead since service availability varies across different areas.
Authorities advise checking which establishments remain open, as schedule differences by location could leave many without options, especially in communities where public transportation operates on a reduced schedule.
Grocery Store Hours for December 24
On December 24, several supermarket chains will run on limited hours:
Walmart: Open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Target: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Costco: Typically open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Publix: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Winn-Dixie: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Aldi: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Whole Foods: Open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Trader Joe’s: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sedanos: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Bravo: Special hours.
President: Special hours.
Pharmacies and Convenience Stores
CVS/Navarro: Open, some with special hours.
Walgreens: Open, some with special hours.
7-Eleven, Circle K, and Wawa: Open.
Meanwhile, banks such as Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America will operate with limited hours or close before noon, leaving customers reliant on ATMs and digital platforms.
Shopping Malls
Most shopping malls will be open on December 24, though with reduced hours.
What’s Open and Closed on Christmas Day
On December 25, options become even more limited:
Walmart: Closed; reopens on December 26 at 6:00 a.m.
Target: Most closed; reopen on the 26th at 7:00 a.m.
Costco: All locations closed.
CVS Pharmacy: Many open, some with reduced hours.
Walgreens: Most open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 24-hour locations remain open.
Starbucks: Many stores open, hours vary.
McDonald’s: Most open, depending on location.
7-Eleven: Most open 24/7.
Other supermarkets and major retailers will be closed entirely, including:
- ALDI
- Home Depot
- IKEA
- Lowe’s
- Macy’s
- Publix
- Sam’s Club
- Sprouts Farmer’s Market
- Trader Joe’s
- Whole Foods
Bank and Public Services on Christmas
Banks will remain closed for the holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions about Holiday Store Hours
What are the opening hours for major supermarkets on Christmas Eve?
On Christmas Eve, major supermarkets like Walmart, Target, and Publix will have reduced hours, generally closing early in the evening.
Are any grocery stores open on Christmas Day?
Most grocery stores will be closed on Christmas Day, but some CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens locations will remain open with adjusted hours.
Will banks be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
Banks will have limited hours on Christmas Eve, often closing by midday, and will be closed on Christmas Day.