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Just hours before Christmas, residents of South Florida once again find themselves in a familiar scene during this time of year: reduced public services, closed offices, limited transportation, and a massive influx to major private chains to address everything from last-minute purchases to urgent needs.
Both on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, much of the commerce reduces hours or closes completely, forcing citizens to plan ahead, as services are not the same across all locations.
Authorities recommend checking what is open and what is not, as the variation in hours by location is considerable and may leave many without options, especially in communities where public transportation operates on limited schedules.
Supermarkets open this December 24th
On December 24th, several chains will operate with reduced 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: reduced hours, generally 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 schedule.
President: special schedule.
Pharmacies and convenience stores
CVS/Navarro: open, some with special hours.
Walgreens: open, some with special hours.
7-Eleven, Circle K, and Wawa: open.
Banks, for their part, operate with limited hours or even close before noon, including Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, forcing customers to rely on ATMs and digital platforms.
Shopping centers
Most shopping centers will be open on December 24, although with reduced hours.
What will be open and closed on Christmas Day
On December 25th, the situation becomes more restricted:
Walmart: closed; reopens on December 26 at 6:00 a.m.
Target: Most locations are closed; reopening on the 26th at 7:00 a.m.
Costco: all its warehouses closed.
CVS Pharmacy: many locations open, some with reduced hours.
Walgreens: most have adjusted hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; those open 24 hours remain open.
Starbucks: many stores open, with varying hours.
McDonald’s: most locations are open, depending on the area.
7-Eleven: most are open 24/7.
Other supermarkets and large retailers will be completely closed:
ALDI
Home Depot
IKEA
Lowe’s
Macy’s
Publix
Sam's Club
Sprouts Farmer’s Market
Trader Joe’s
Whole Foods
Banks and public services during Christmas
The banks will be closed for the holiday.
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