Even the most seasoned host can find themselves in this predicament on Thanksgiving: You're elbow deep cooking creamy mashed potatoes, sweet cranberry sauce, or savory gravy... when you suddenly realize an ingredient is nowhere to be found. It's not hiding in the fridge. It's not behind jars in the pantry. This ingredient is missing, and it's an important one. We're talking butter level importance.
Dun, dun, duuun! 😱
So what do you do? Keep it cool and grab your car keys because it's time to run out to one of the nearest grocery stores open on Thanksgiving. And if you live close to a Publix, that's usually a great option for everything on your Thanksgiving menu. But first, you have to know Publix's Thanksgiving hours or whether the grocery store is even open on the holiday. So many stores are closed, and you don't want to waste your time! After all, those desserts aren't going to bake themselves.
Luckily, we've got the answers. Here's to a truly efficient last-minute dash for groceries that doesn't involve heading to a closed store—and to making your holiday as successful as the pared-down Thanksgiving meal that Ree Drummond hosted a few years back! (She claims she was so chill, she nearly took a nap while stirring the gravy. Sign us up for that kind of hosting.)
We've also got information on Walmart's Thanksgiving hours and Black Friday hours—and if you'd like to throw in the towel and head out to eat instead, we've also got you covered with a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving.
So, is Publix open on Thanksgiving 2023?
Sadly, no, Publix will not be open on Thanksgiving in 2023. The company's policy over its 92-year history involves closing its doors on Thanksgiving Day in order to allow employees and store clerks to take time off and celebrate with their families. This policy also includes Publix pharmacies.
Of course, that doesn't mean you can't pick up those must-have ingredients the day before Thanksgiving. Store hours leading up to the holiday will remain the same, operating from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hours may vary depending on location though, so be sure to call your local store or check store hours using their online store locator tool. Depending on when you're reading this, there might very well still be hope! And if you are, in fact, rushing out last-minute, we've got information on plenty of other stores that are open on Thanksgiving.
Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.
