Is Publix open on Mother's Day in Florida? Here are the days Publix closes
On the plus side, that gives you someplace to go for a last-minute flower run.
Here's what to know.
Publix is closed three days a year: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
The stores also close early on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and on New Year's Day. Stores will post the hours before each holiday.
"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," the company said on its website.
Mother's Day always falls on the second Sunday of May.
This year, Mother's Day in the U.S. falls on Sunday, May 11.
Publix stores usually are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with some locations open an hour later. Check hours by location.
Publix liquor stores typically are open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Check hours by location.
Publix pharmacies usually are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hours may vary by location.
In case of a hurricane, Publix stores in the path of a storm will close or adjust hours as necessary for safety. After a storm, stores are opened as soon as possible, depending on power, damage and other factors.
To check the status of Publix supermarkets, the company offers a special website.
The chain, founded in Winter Haven in 1930 by George W. Jenkins, is the largest employee-owned company in the United States and has more locations in Florida than anywhere else. Here's the breakdown:
Alabama (94 stores)
Florida (878 stores)
Georgia (219 stores)
Kentucky (3 stores)
North Carolina (56 stores)
South Carolina (70 stores)
Tennessee (59 stores)
Virginia (24 stores)
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Publix and Mother's Day: When is the grocery store open in Florida?
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