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Are you looking for a last minute gift for your favorite foodie? Do you need an emergency box with milk or butter? Or do you just have to leave the house?
No matter what your excuse, you need this list of stores open on Christmas Eve and Christmas before you head out. There is plenty to choose from in South Florida.
This year, larger retailers like Target, Publix and Walmart will continue to close on Christmas Day. However, you can rest assured that the following stores will be open for reduced or regular business hours on both Christmas Eve and Big Day.
Here’s a list of what’s and isn’t open in St John on Christmas Eve and Christmas this year.
Wawa got you covered on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Photo courtesy of Wawa
Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
7-eleven
Convenience store locations are open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hours of operation vary by location, but most have regular hours of operation day and night. 7-eleven.com.
CVS
CVS locations in South Florida are open on Christmas Eve during normal operating hours and on Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call ahead to find out the pharmacy opening times, which may vary. cvs.com.
Cumberland Farms
Most locations are open from 7 a.m. to midnight. Bonus: This convenience store chain offers its customers free coffee and other hot drinks on Christmas morning. cumberlandfarms.com.
Portofino wine bank
The South Pointe liquor store is open from 10am to 7pm both days. 500 South Pointe Dr., St John Beach; 305-532-1988; portofinowinebank.com.
Supermarket president
The grocery chain is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on both days. Presidentesupermarkets.com.
Sedanos supermarkets
Individual stores may vary, but most Sedano’s in South Florida are open until 6pm on Christmas Eve and reopen from 8am to 6pm on Christmas Day. sedanos.com.
Starbucks
The opening times are reduced and vary depending on the location. However, most Starbucks are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The St John Store on 2937 Biscayne Boulevard is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find more at starbucks.com.
Walgreens
All Walgreens stores that are open 24/7 are open on Christmas Day. Other locations have reduced opening hours, usually from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call ahead to find out the pharmacy opening hours. walgreens.com.
Wawa
Most Wawa locations are open for normal hours on all holidays, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. wawa.com.
Milam’s will be open on Christmas Eve, but not on Christmas Day.
Photo courtesy Milam’s Market
Only open on Christmas Eve
Aldi
Shops in South Florida are open until 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The shops are closed on Christmas Day. aldi.com.
Money tree
Shops in South Florida are open until 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The shops are closed on Christmas Day. dollartree.com.
Health food store
The locations in South Florida are open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The shops are closed on Christmas Day. thefreshmarket.com.
Milam’s market
Shops in South Florida are open until 7pm on Christmas Eve. The shops are closed on Christmas Day. milamsmarkets.com.
Publix
Shops in South Florida are open until 7pm on Christmas Eve. The shops are closed on Christmas Day. publix.com.
target
Shops in South Florida are open until 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All shops are closed on Christmas Day. target.com.
Trader Joe’s
Shops in South Florida are open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All shops are closed on Christmas Day. traderjoes.com.
Walmart
Shops in South Florida are open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. However, ask for hours at your preferred store. The shops are closed on Christmas Day. walmart.com.
Winn-Dixie
Shops in South Florida are open until 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The shops are closed on Christmas Day. winndixie.com.
Whole food market
The South Florida Whole Foods Market locations are open until 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All shops are closed on Christmas Day. Wholefoodsmarket.com.
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Nicole Danna is a Palm Beach County-based reporter who has been reporting on the South Florida food scene for the New Times since 2011. She also enjoys drinking beer and writing about the growing craft beer community in the region.
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