But if you're visiting Publix, the Lakeland-based grocery chain with almost 860 Florida locations, plan ahead. The supermarket chain has over 1,300 U.S. stores.
Publix stores are only closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Florida Publix stores are open on federal holidays.
The Lakeland grocery chain posts open and closing times on store signs before Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
On Oct. 5, Publix did not list holiday hours on its website; shoppers can select locations for store hours and other information.
Publix's website states: "Since our founding, we have been closed on these three holidays to allow our associates time with family and friends."
On Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, Publix will be closed. However, the chain grocery store will be open on Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, at regular hours and close at 7 p.m.
Yes. On New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2023, Publix stores in Florida will be open as usual. However, they will close a little early, at 9 p.m.