Christmas Day shopping in Central Florida: Which stores are open?

Publix opened a new location in Melbourne on April 18, 2024. (Photo: Publix)

Many Central Florida grocery stores are closed on Christmas Day – even those that remained open on Thanksgiving Day. 

If you're looking for a last minute ingredient, choices may be limited, but not impossible – depending on what you need to get. 

Here's a list of grocery stores or retail pharmacy chains open on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. 

FILE - A customer shops in a Kroger grocery store on July 15, 2022 in Houston, Texas.  (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Stores open on Christmas Day

Bravo Supermarkets

Bravo Supermarkets is open with limited holiday hours on Christmas Day. The store located at Semoran Boulevard in Orlando will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Day, with hours varying by location. 

With various locations in the Orlando area, here's a list of locations near you. 

Walgreens

Walgreens stores are open on Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours vary by location. 

With various locations in the Orlando area, here's a list of locations near you. 

Stores closed on Christmas Day

Aldi

BJ's Wholesale Club

Costco

CVS

Gordon's Food Service

Publix

Sam's Club

Target

The Fresh Market

Trader Joe's

Walmart

Whole Foods

The Source: Information in this story was gathered from various grocery establishments. 

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