Is Publix closed on Thanksgiving? Of all the holidays celebrated in a year, Publix, one of Florida's largest grocery chains, is only closed for three of them. Officially, in the U.S., there are 12 ...

Publix, Lakeland, Florida-based grocery chain, has 1,432 stores in 8 states, including 889 in Sunshine State, as of Dec. 31, 2025, or New Year’s Eve.

“Dear Santa, My name is Isabel, and I was born on Christmas Day.” The words, spoken by a young girl with sleigh bells ringing, are heard as viewers see a hospital appear through a break in the clouds ...