Publix, Winn-Dixie, Walmart: Christmas 2018 Florida Grocery Hours

FLORIDA — Christmas is nearly here. The presents are wrapped, lights are twinkling and holiday cards are in the mail. Everything is set. Then you remember — Nanny developed a mysterious gluten allergy in her later years. Holiday rolls are off the table and, more importantly, so are your Christmas cookies.

You need to whip up a gluten-free dessert quickly. But it’s Christmas Eve. Which grocery stores could possibly be open in Florida? Fear not. We’ve been there, too. That’s why Patch reached out to major grocery chains nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Albertsons and Winn-Dixie, to find out where you can go and when.

Below is a list of grocery stores that will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Many have varying hours, so always remember to double check with the store to make sure the doors aren’t locked when you arrive. Patch has noted the stores that did not respond to repeated requests for Christmas store hours. Patch will update the hours as more trickle in.

• Albertsons

- Christmas Day: Varies by region. Most open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- Christmas Eve: Most stores typically close a few hours early.

• Aldi

- Christmas Eve: All stores will open with limited hours.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• BJ's Wholesale Club

- Christmas Day: Closed

- Christmas Eve: Many stores open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Local store hours may vary.

• Bravo Supermarket

- Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Chamberlins Natural Foods

- Christmas Eve: Many stores open at 7 a.m., closing times vary

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Costco

- Christmas Eve: Stores open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• CVS

- Christmas Eve: Most stores open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Most stores open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (excludes stores inside Target).

• Fast Track Foods

- Christmas Eve: Most stores open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Flash Foods

- Christmas Eve: Most stores will be open 24 hours

- Christmas Day: Most stores will be open 24 hours

• Food Giant

- Christmas Eve: Most stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Food Town

- Christmas Eve: Most stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Fresco y Mas

- Christmas Eve: Stores will close by 9 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• The Fresh Market

- Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Lucky

- Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Milam's Market

- Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Presidente Supermarket

- Christmas Eve: 24-hour locations will remain open; regular store hours vary by location but most are open from 7 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

- Christmas Day: 24-hour locations will remain open; regular store hours vary by location but most are open 7 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

• Publix:

- Christmas Eve: All stores close at 7 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Safeway

- Christmas Eve: Most stores typically close a few hours early

- Christmas Day: Varies by region.

• Sam's Club

- Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Save-A-Lot

- Christmas Eve: Most stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• ShopRite

- Christmas Eve: No response

- Christmas Day: No response

• Sprouts Farmers Market

- Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Stop & Shop

- Christmas Eve: Most stores open until 6 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed.

• Target

- Christmas Eve: Stores open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Trader Joe’s

- Christmas Eve: All stores close at 6 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Walmart

- Christmas Eve: Stores close at 6 p.m. or 8 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed.

• Walmart Neighborhood Market

- Christmas Eve: Stores close at 6 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

• Whole Foods

- Christmas Eve: All stores will have limited hours. Hours vary by location.

- Christmas Day: Closed.

• Winn-Dixie

- Christmas Eve: Stores will close by 9 p.m.

- Christmas Day: Closed

Patch national staffer Dan Hampton contributed to this report.

Photo credit: Brynn Anderson/Associated Press

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