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About Publix Hours

Publix Super Markets is one of the most beloved grocery chains in the United States, operating more than 1,400 stores across the Southeast. Founded in 1930 in Lakeland, Florida, Publix is employee-owned and consistently ranks among the top companies for customer satisfaction. If you live in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, or Virginia, chances are good there is a Publix near you. The chain is known for its clean stores, friendly staff, and excellent deli - and it keeps dependable hours seven days a week.

What Time Does Publix Open? Most Publix stores open at 7:00 AM every day of the week. This applies to both weekdays and weekends, making it one of the more predictable grocery chains when it comes to morning hours. A small number of locations may open at 6:00 AM or 8:00 AM depending on local market conditions, but 7:00 AM is the standard across the vast majority of stores. Early morning is a great time to shop at Publix since the aisles are freshly stocked from overnight delivery and there are very few other customers.

What Time Does Publix Close? The standard closing time at Publix is 10:00 PM (sometimes shown as 9:00 PM at a handful of locations). Most stores stick to 10:00 PM seven days a week. Unlike some competitors that stay open until 11:00 PM or midnight, Publix closes a bit earlier - which is one tradeoff for a chain that invests heavily in clean, well-maintained stores. You can confirm your local store's exact hours using the Publix store locator.

Publix Weekend Hours - Saturday and Sunday hours at Publix mirror the weekday schedule. Most stores are open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. There is no reduced weekend schedule, which puts Publix in a convenient position for weekend shopping. Saturday mornings between 9:00 AM and noon tend to be the busiest time of the week, so plan accordingly if you prefer a calmer experience.

Publix Holiday Hours - Publix stays open on most major holidays but closes on three: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday. These are full closures - the stores do not open at all on those days. On holidays when Publix is open (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, etc.), hours may be shortened. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve typically see early closures, with many stores shutting down between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM instead of the usual 10:00 PM. If you need groceries on one of the three closed holidays, Walmart stays open on Easter and Thanksgiving, and Kroger is open on Easter and Thanksgiving as well.

Publix Pharmacy Hours - Publix pharmacies operate on shorter hours than the main store. Most pharmacies open at 9:00 AM Monday through Friday and close at 9:00 PM. Saturday pharmacy hours run from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday pharmacy hours are typically 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These hours can vary by location. Publix pharmacies are well-regarded and offer free medications on certain common prescriptions (like select antibiotics and blood pressure medications) - a significant perk that other chains rarely match. If you need a pharmacy with longer hours, Walgreens and CVS tend to have extended or 24-hour options in many areas.

Publix Deli and Bakery Hours - The Publix deli is famous for its Pub Subs (made-to-order submarine sandwiches that have a devoted following). The deli counter typically opens with the store at 7:00 AM and stops taking orders about 30 minutes before closing time. Pub Sub deals rotate weekly and are posted in the store's weekly ad. The bakery operates on a similar schedule and bakes fresh throughout the day. If you are heading in specifically for a Pub Sub during lunch hour (11:30 AM to 1:00 PM), expect a line - it is worth the wait, but ordering through the Publix app can save time.

Publix Delivery and Curbside Pickup - Publix offers delivery through its partnership with Instacart, available in most of its markets. Delivery time slots are generally available from early morning through evening. You can order through the Publix website, the Publix app, or directly through Instacart. Delivery fees start around $3.99 for orders over $35 with an Instacart+ membership. Publix also offers curbside pickup at many locations - place your order online and choose a pickup window, then a Publix associate brings your groceries to your car. Pickup slots start as early as 8:00 AM and run through the evening.

How Publix Compares to Other Grocery Stores In the Northeast, Wegmans draws similar comparisons to Publix for its focus on customer experience, prepared foods, and clean stores. Both chains inspire strong loyalty among shoppers in their respective regions. - Publix hours (7 AM - 10 PM) are slightly shorter than chains like Kroger (6 AM - 11 PM) and Walmart (6 AM - 11 PM). Whole Foods keeps similar hours at most locations (8 AM - 10 PM). Where Publix sets itself apart is consistency and customer experience - the stores are clean, well-lit, and employees genuinely seem to enjoy working there (likely because they own stock in the company). Prices at Publix tend to run higher than budget competitors like Aldi or Walmart, but the BOGO (buy one, get one free) deals that Publix runs weekly are some of the best in the grocery industry and can significantly reduce your total bill if you shop strategically.

Best Times to Shop at Publix - The quietest times at Publix are weekday mornings from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekday evenings after 7:30 PM. Tuesday and Wednesday are the slowest days in most stores. If you shop early in the week, you also catch fresh BOGO deals that just started (Publix ad cycles typically run Wednesday to Tuesday or Thursday to Wednesday depending on your market). The busiest times are Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, and weekday afternoons from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The deli line peaks at lunchtime, so plan around that if you are grabbing a Pub Sub.

Publix Rewards and Savings - Unlike many grocery chains, Publix does not have a traditional loyalty card program with points. Instead, savings at Publix come through their weekly ad and digital coupons available in the Publix app. The Publix app lets you clip digital coupons, browse the weekly ad, create shopping lists, and order deli items ahead of time. Publix BOGO deals are genuine (you do not need to buy two items to get the discount in most states - a single item rings up at half price). This makes Publix surprisingly competitive on price when you shop the deals, even though shelf prices tend to be higher than discount chains.

Publix vs Harris Teeter - In the Carolinas and parts of Georgia, Publix and Harris Teeter compete directly for upscale grocery shoppers. Both chains keep clean stores with strong deli and bakery departments. Harris Teeter tends to stay open later (many locations until 11 PM) and has a more aggressive digital coupon program, while Publix wins on prepared foods and their famous BOGO deals. Shoppers in overlapping markets often split trips between both depending on weekly sales. In mountain and rural communities across the Carolinas and Georgia, Ingles Markets is another common alternative with a focus on everyday low prices. In mountain and rural communities of the Carolinas and Georgia, Ingles Markets is another common alternative with a focus on everyday low prices. Publix has also picked up market share in the Carolinas and Georgia following the closure of Bi-Lo, converting several former Bi-Lo locations into Publix stores.

See how Publix hours compare to other supermarkets in our Grocery Store Hours Guide.