Which Walgreens locations are actually closing in 2026?

Seeing 'Walgreens 2026 store closing' trending. How many stores are actually closing and is there a list?

Walgreens is continuing a multiyear downsizing effort in 2026, but at a smaller scale than originally planned — the company confirmed the number of 2026 closures will stay under 100 locations, well below the 1,200-store closure target it had announced back in 2024. Confirmed closures so far span at least a dozen states, from a Market Street location in San Francisco to sites in Florida, Missouri, and Wisconsin, along with larger facilities like a roughly 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Houston (tied to over 600 confirmed job cuts). The scaled-back approach follows Walgreens' shift to private ownership under Sycamore Partners in 2025, which the company describes as a "store optimization strategy" targeting specifically underperforming locations rather than a broad retreat. Walgreens still operates more than 8,500 stores nationwide and remains the second-largest pharmacy chain in the US. If you're worried about a specific nearby location, the most reliable way to check is the Walgreens website or calling the store directly — and if your location does close, ask where your prescription records will be transferred in advance.