Publix hours

Most Publix grocery stores are open 7 AM to 10 PM seven days a week. The pharmacy keeps shorter hours (typically 9 AM to 9 PM Mon-Fri) and CLOSES for lunch from 1:30 PM to 2 PM at most stores. Publix is closed on Christmas Day chain-wide, with reduced hours on Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving. Hours vary by location, so check the locator below for your nearest store.

Publix operates more than 1,400 grocery stores across the southeastern United States, founded in Winter Haven Florida in 1930 and known for its in-store pharmacy, bakery, deli, and the iconic Pub Sub.

This page covers what time Publix opens and closes today, the typical Sunday hours, the separate pharmacy and bakery hours, holiday status (Publix closes only on Christmas Day chain-wide, with reduced hours on Easter and Thanksgiving), plus customer service at 1-800-242-1227 and how to find a store near you.

Two Publix-specific things worth knowing: most stores run 7 AM to 10 PM seven days a week (Publix does not shorten Sunday hours like some chains), and the pharmacy closes for lunch (typically 1:30 PM to 2 PM) at most US locations. The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic cult-following equivalent is Wegmans, with about 110 destination-format stores from Massachusetts down to North Carolina, and the Midwest cult-following employee-owned counterpart is Hy-Vee, with about 280 destination-format stores across IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI, and IN.

Use the locator below for your specific Publix store, pharmacy, and bakery hours.

Is Publix open today?

Publix generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.

Publix weekly hours

Publix holiday hours

Is Publix open on Saturday?

Saturday hours at most Publix stores run 7 AM to 10 PM, the same as Mon-Fri. Saturday morning (7 AM to 10 AM) is the busiest grocery shopping window for week-ahead prep, especially in Florida and Georgia markets. Publix Pharmacy keeps shorter Saturday hours (typically 9 AM to 7 PM, no lunch closure on Saturdays at most stores). The bakery and deli stay open the full store hours on Saturdays.

Is Publix open on Sunday?

Sunday hours at most Publix stores run 7 AM to 10 PM, the same as Mon-Sat at most US stores. Publix is one of the grocery chains that does NOT shorten Sunday store hours. BUT the pharmacy keeps significantly shorter Sunday hours (typically 11 AM to 6 PM, vs 9 AM to 9 PM Mon-Fri) and may close entirely at some smaller stores. Easter Sunday is the only major Sunday with reduced hours; Christmas Day is the only Sunday closure (when Christmas falls on Sunday).

Find a Publix store near me

Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Publix store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.

Publix hours - frequently asked questions

What are Publix holiday hours?

Publix is closed on Christmas Day chain-wide, with reduced hours on Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving Day (most stores close around 5 PM Thanksgiving). All other federal holidays - Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, Juneteenth, Columbus Day - Publix stays open with regular 7 AM to 10 PM hours. Pharmacy keeps reduced holiday hours at most stores; bakery and deli follow store-hours pattern. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve close early.

What are Publix Pharmacy hours?

Most Publix Pharmacy locations run 9 AM to 9 PM Monday through Friday with a 1:30 PM to 2 PM lunch closure, 9 AM to 7 PM Saturday (no lunch closure), and 11 AM to 6 PM Sunday. The pharmacy is closed on Christmas Day, with reduced or closed status on Easter and Thanksgiving. Some 24-hour Publix stores have 24-hour pharmacies; check the Publix locator to filter by pharmacy hours and 24-hour status.

Does Publix Pharmacy close for lunch?

Yes, most Publix Pharmacies close for lunch from 1:30 PM to 2 PM Monday through Friday. The 30-minute lunch closure is standard at most US Publix Pharmacy locations - the pharmacy reopens at 2 PM. Saturday and Sunday pharmacy hours typically do NOT include a lunch closure. Plan prescription pickup outside the 1:30 PM to 2 PM window, or use Publix Pharmacy Drive-Thru when available.

Is Publix Pharmacy open on Sunday?

Yes, most Publix Pharmacies are open on Sunday with reduced hours, typically 11 AM to 6 PM (compared to 9 AM to 9 PM Mon-Fri). The Sunday pharmacy schedule does NOT typically include a lunch closure. A small number of Publix stores have 24-hour pharmacies that stay open longer Sunday hours. Easter Sunday many pharmacies close entirely or run further reduced hours.

What are Publix Bakery hours?

Publix Bakery typically opens at 7 AM with the store and closes at 9 PM (an hour before the 10 PM store close) at most US locations. Sunday bakery hours match the same 7 AM to 9 PM pattern. The bakery makes Pub Subs, custom cakes, and donuts in-store. Order custom cakes 24+ hours ahead. Bakery is closed Christmas Day, with reduced hours on Thanksgiving and Easter.

Is Publix open on Easter Sunday?

Yes, with reduced hours. Most Publix stores are open on Easter Sunday, observed Sunday April 4 2027, with reduced hours (typically 8 AM to 7 PM rather than 7 AM to 10 PM). The pharmacy may be closed entirely on Easter; the bakery typically runs reduced hours. Good Friday (April 2 2027) most stores keep regular Friday hours. Use the locator for your specific store's Easter hours.

Is Publix open on Thanksgiving Day?

Yes, with reduced hours. Most Publix stores are open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26 2026, but close early around 5 PM (the pharmacy and bakery close earlier, typically 2 PM). The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest grocery shopping days of the year at Publix. Black Friday (November 27) stores reopen with regular 7 AM to 10 PM hours. Plan turkey pickup for Tuesday or Wednesday.

Is Publix open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve?

Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24 2026, most Publix stores open at 7 AM with reduced hours and close early around 7 PM (some close at 6 PM). Christmas Day, Friday December 25 2026, Publix is closed chain-wide. Christmas Day is the ONLY full-closure holiday on Publix's calendar. Stores reopen with normal 7 AM to 10 PM hours on December 26.

Is Publix open 24 hours?

No, Publix is not chain-wide 24 hours. Standard hours are 7 AM to 10 PM seven days a week at most US Publix stores. A small number of Publix stores in tourist or urban Florida markets run 24-hour pharmacies, but the full grocery store does not stay open 24/7 at any US location. Filter the Publix locator by '24-hour pharmacy' to find one near you.

What is the Publix customer service phone number?

Publix Customer Service is at 1-800-242-1227, available Monday through Friday 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern. The line handles app and order issues, store feedback, refund requests, gift card balance, Publix Pharmacy questions (transferred to your local pharmacy), and Publix Delivery (Instacart partnership) issues. The corporate office is in Lakeland Florida. For pharmacy-specific questions, calling your local Publix Pharmacy directly is fastest.

How do I find a Publix near me?

Use the Publix store locator at publix.com/locator to search by address, ZIP code, or current location. The locator shows store hours, pharmacy hours (including lunch closure times), bakery hours, deli hours, gas station availability, Publix Liquors, GreenWise Market format stores, and any temporary closures. The Publix app shows weekly ad, Pub Sub menu, BOGO deals, and pharmacy refill tracking. The map below shows nearby stores based on your IP address.

Publix customer service: 1-800-242-1227 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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Last verified: May 2026 against Publix's official store locator and press releases.

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