Publix, Target, Walmart: Christmas 2018 FL Grocery Hours

Publix, Target, Walmart: Christmas 2018 FL Grocery Hours
Whole Foods, Costco, ALDI: Which Florida grocery stores are open on Christmas Day 2018?

TAMPA BAY, FL -- If you forgot the cranberry sauce or need more rolls for last-minute company, don't worry.

Most Tampa Bay grocery stores and drug stores will be open Christmas Eve. But you better make a list and check it twice because, with a few exceptions, stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

• Albertsons

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

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

• 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

• 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).

• Foodtown

- 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

• 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

• 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.

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