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Here’s when Publix, other stores will close ahead of Christmas Day

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With Christmas Day less than a week away, many shoppers are getting in their last-minute purchases to prepare.

Whether it’s groceries at Publix or gifts from Target, there’ll be plenty of customers polishing off their to-buy lists ahead of Dec. 25.

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A few places will stay open on Christmas, but for the most part, Christmas Eve will be the last opportunity for many to grab these items before the holiday kicks off.

Below is a list of stores and restaurants in Central Florida, as well as their expected hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

    • Christmas Eve: Most stores will remain open
    • Christmas Day: Most stores will remain open
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 4 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Select locations will remain open with limited hours, Applebee’s told USA Today
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Open
    • Christmas Day: Open
    • Christmas Eve: Stores hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Some locations will remain open with limited hours
    • Christmas Eve: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores will operate with reduced hours
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Most locations will remain open
    • Christmas Day: Most locations will remain open
    • Christmas Eve: Most stores are set to close at 5 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Most stores set to close at 8 p.m. Pharmacies set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Most stores are set to remain open, though pharmacies will be closed
    • Christmas Eve: Locations will remain open 24 hours.
    • Christmas Day: Locations will remain open 24 hours.
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Some locations will remain open with limited hours
    • Christmas Eve: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Eve: Many stores are set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Many stores are set to close at 9 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Some locations will remain open
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 5 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Regular hours
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Nearly all locations are set to close at 5 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Most stores are set to remain open, though hours vary by location
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Many stores are set to close at 7 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Regular hours
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Most stores are set to remain open
    • Christmas Eve: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Select locations will remain open with limited hours
    • Christmas Eve: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Locations will remain open with limited hours
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 7 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 7 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Many locations are set to close early between 6-8 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Most locations will be closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 5 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 7 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Store hours vary by location
    • Christmas Day: Some stores will have limited hours
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 8 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 5 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Open
    • Christmas Day: Open
    • Christmas Eve: Many stores are set to close at 6 p.m., while many pharmacies are set to close at 5 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Stores will remain open, though pharmacies will be closed
    • Christmas Eve: Most stores are set to close at 6 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Most stores are set to close at 7 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed
    • Christmas Eve: Stores are set to close at 9 p.m.
    • Christmas Day: Closed

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