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What's open and what's closed on Christmas Day

CVS, Walgreens, Waffle House, Denny's and more open on Christmas

(Ferre' Dolar via CNN)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you're too busy working to shop for Christmas over the next two days, there are some places that will be open on the holiday.

While Target, Walmart, Publix and Winn-Dixie stores will be closed on Christmas Day, there are some options for people who can't shop ahead of time.

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Here's a list of some businesses that will be open on Christmas Day.

  • CVS
  • Walgreens
  • Wawa
  • IHOP
  • Denny’s
  • Burger King
  • McDonald’s
  • Starbucks
  • Dunkin'
  • Golden Corral
  • Waffle House
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Chart House
  • Fogo de Chao
  • Terra Gaucha
  • Panda Express
  • Ruth’s Chris Steak House

All the businesses are set to open for all or part of Christmas Day, but customers are urged to call before heading out to them, as hours can vary by location.

Last minute shoppers can still get their shopping done on Christmas Eve. Here are the hours of operation on Monday Dec. 24 at area malls:

  • St. Johns Town Center: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • The Avenues Mall: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Orange Park Mall: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • St. Augustine Premium Outlets: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All malls will be closed on Christmas Day.


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Zachery “Zach” Lashway anchors KPRC 2+ Now. He began at KPRC 2 as a reporter in October 2021.