Is Publix open Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve? Things to know about 2023 holidays

The holidays are coming up, so lots of shopping is on the horizon.

But if you’re planning a visit to Publix, the Lakeland-based grocery chain with almost 860 sites in Florida, you might want to plan accordingly. The grocery store giant, which has more than 1,300 stores in the U.S., has limited hours for some holidays. Here’s a guide.

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 Lakeland-based 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. An Oct. 5 check online shows Publix does not list open and closing times for holidays on its site; rather, shoppers can select Publix locations for 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.”

Will Publix be open on Thanksgiving 2023?

All Publix locations in Florida will be closed on Thanksgiving, which this year is Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023.

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What are Publix Christmas Eve 2023 hours of operation?

Though Publix will be closed Christmas Day, which is Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, the chain grocery will be open Sunday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, opening at regular hours and closing up shop by 7 p.m. that night. Stores reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, Dec. 26.

Will Publix be closed on Christmas 2023?

All Publix stores in Florida will be closed on Christmas Day.

Does Publix close early on New Year’s Eve 2023?

Yes. Publix locations in Florida will be open at regular hours on New Year’s Eve and close up shop a little early, 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, which is Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.

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Will Publix be closed on New Year’s Day 2024?

Publix locations will be open on New Year’s Day, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, though according to its website, Publix stores in Florida will close early, but specific times were not mentioned. In a previous USA TODAY story, Publix locations closed at 7 p.m. New Year’s Day, with others until 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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 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 Twitter and Facebook.

Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network-Florida. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper.

This article originally appeared on Florida Today: 2023 Publix holiday season, when stores are open, closed in Florida