Many hangouts like Dog Bar and Ferg’s in St. Petersburg will be open on Christmas Day, but many retailers and grocery stores will give their employees the holiday off.

This is what you should know as Christmas approaches on Wednesday. Additionally, many shops and restaurants will close earlier on Christmas Eve. So plan ahead and check your list twice. However, in a pinch, most Walgreens and CVS stores, as well as area convenience stores, will be open.

Shops are closed on Christmas Day

Publix: Shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m

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

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

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

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

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

Save a lot: Shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

Goal: Shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m

Trader Joe’s: Shops are closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: Open until 5 p.m

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

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

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

Open Christmas Day

Walgreens: Shops are open on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve: Open during regular opening hours.

CVS: While many stores will be open with modified hours, some may be closed. Be sure to call ahead or check the CVS store locator for current holiday hours.

Circle K: As in previous years, most locations will be open 24 hours a day on Christmas.

Restaurants

Columbia Restaurant: The venerable multi-location restaurant is open daily. The only place not open on Christmas Day is the Columbia Café at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Red lobster: You can get your claws for dinner or Christmas Day delivery from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Applebee’s: At Applebee’s you can dine in or order online.

Bonefish grill: The restaurant will be closed on December 25th.

Cracker barrel: The reliable comfort food spot will be closed on Christmas Day but will be open until 2pm on Christmas Eve. The restaurant also offers a heat and serve option for the holidays, so you can always make these on Christmas Day.

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