Mother’s Day: Publix is only closed 3 days a year. Are Florida stores open that Sunday?

Publix is closed only 3 days a year. Is the Mother’s Day holiday one of them?

While it is not a federal holiday, Mother’s Day might be one of the most beloved on the calendar — like Thanksgiving … when we give thanks … Mother’s Day is a day we celebrate moms and give thanks for all they do.

For 2025, Mother’s Day in the U.S. falls on Sunday, May 11. The Mother’s Day holiday always falls on the second Sunday of May.

How many holidays are in a year? In the U.S., there are 12 federal holidays, numerous religious holidays, lots of “faux” holidays and unofficial holidays (we’re looking at you, Super Bowl Sunday).

Of all the holidays celebrated in a year, Publix, one of Florida’s largest grocery chains, is only closed for three of them: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

All Publix locations are open on Mother’s Day.

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Below are some things to know about Publix, Florida’s largest grocery store chain with its headquarters in Lakeland, and Mother’s Day.

When is Mother’s Day 2025?

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Is Mother’s Day a federal holiday in the United States?

There are 12 federal holidays in the U.S. Mother’s Day, which is always on a Sunday, is not a federal holiday.

Officially, in the U.S. there are 12 federal holidays in a year, along with numerous religious holidays, lots of “faux” holidays and unofficial holidays (we’re looking at you, Super Bowl Sunday).

Like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Easter Sunday is among the dozen federal holidays per year. However, banks, libraries and post offices are usually closed anyway on Sundays.

Are Publix stores open on 2025 Mother’s Day holiday?

Yes. Publix locations in Florida and other states will be open for Mother’s Day, which is Sunday, May 11, 2025.

What are Publix store hours of operation? When does Publix open and close?

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? When does Publix Liquors close on Mother’s Day holiday 2025?

Publix liquor stores typically are open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Like the main grocery, Publix Liquor stores are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Regular store hours will apply for Publix Liquor locations — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

When are Publix pharmacies open? Are Publix pharmacies open on Mother’s Day in May 2025?

Publix pharmacies usually are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., but some sites may vary. Publix pharmacies are also closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

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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.

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This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Mother’s Day holiday: Are Publix stores closed or open May 11, 2025?