Is Publix closed on Thanksgiving?
Of all the holidays celebrated in a year, Publix, one of Florida’s largest grocery chains, is only closed for three of them.
Officially, in the U.S., there are 12 federal holidays in a year, along with numerous religious holidays, lots of “faux” holidays and unofficial holidays (we’re looking at you, Super Bowl Sunday and Black Friday).
Thanksgiving is, by far, one of the biggest holidays of the year — and a total magnet for grocery shopping.
If you’re anticipating a last-minute grocery store run on Thanksgiving Day — forgot the butter? Need more food? — you’ll need a Plan B because all Publix locations will be closed that day.
The Lakeland-based grocery store chain employs more than 255,000 people with more than 1,420 stores in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Florida is home to more than 880 stores as of November 2025.
Is Publix closed on holidays?
Of all the holidays throughout the year, Publix stores are only closed three days a year: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Publix locations in Florida are open on federal holidays such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day, though some locations may close early. The grocery chain does close early on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, posting open and closing times on signs in their stores before the holidays. Shoppers can select Publix locations online for specific store hours and other details.
A notice on Publix’s corporate site states: “Since our founding, we have been closed on these three holidays in observance of the holiday and to allow our associates time with family and friends.”
Is Publix open on Thanksgiving Day? Are Publix stores closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025?
All Publix store locations are closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, which is the Thanksgiving holiday. However, all Publix grocery stores are open:
There are only three holidays in which all Publix stores are closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Sunday.
What are Publix store hours of operation?
Typically, Publix stores are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with some locations open an hour later.
When are Publix liquor stores open?
Publix liquor stores typically are open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
When are Publix pharmacies open?
Publix pharmacies usually are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., but some sites may vary.
How to contact Publix?
You can call Publix customer service at 800-242-1227 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 to a.m. to noon Saturday. Publix maintains customer service on social media, too, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET daily (including holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Easter) with direct messaging to @PublixHelps on Twitterand Facebook.
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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Publix is only closed 3 days a year: Is Thanksgiving holiday one of them?
Reporting by Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Palm Beach Post
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