What’s Open, Closed Christmas Day in Tampa Bay

Many hangouts, such as Dog bar and Ferg’s in St. Petersburg, will be open on Christmas Day, but many retailers and convenience stores will give their employees the day off.

Here’s what you need to know as Christmas approaches on Wednesday. Many shops and restaurants will also close early on Christmas Eve. So plan and check your list twice. In a pinch, however, most Walgreens and CVS stores will be open, along with area convenience stores.

Shops closed on Christmas Day

Publix: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

Aldi: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

BJ’s Wholesale Club: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Costco: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m

The fresh market: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

Sam’s Club: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

Saw-A-Lot: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Goal: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m

Trader Joe’s: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: Open until

Walmart: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m

Whole foods: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: Most shops are open. Check your local store for hours.

Winn Dixie: The shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m

Open Christmas Day

Walgreens: The shops are open on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: Open normal opening hours.

CVS: While many stores will be open with altered opening hours, some may be closed. Be sure to call ahead or check CVS store location for updated opening hours on public holidays.

Circle K: As in previous years, most places will be open 24 hours during Christmas.

Restaurants

Columbia Restaurant: The venerable restaurant with several places is open every day. The only place that won’t be open Christmas Day is the Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Red Lobster: You can get your claws from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for dining in or delivery on Christmas Day.

Applebees: Applebee’s will be available to dine in or at ordering online.

Bonefish Grill: The restaurant will be closed on December 25.

Cracker Barrel: The reliable comfort food spot is closed on Christmas Day, but is open on Christmas Eve until 14. The restaurant also has one heat-and-serve option for the holidays, so you can always do it on Christmas Day.

Hooters: If you’ve had enough of your family, Hooters locations will be open from 4pm to midnight Christmas Day.