Publix is closing stores: See an updated list of shuttered locations for 2026

Publix has closed a number of locations this year, but the brand appears to be growing its overall footprint.

Most recently, the southeastern U.S. supermarket chain has permanently shuttered its location in Florida’s Palm Bay Center. 

According to Florida Today, the closure is due to a planned redevelopment project, which will demolish the existing building and create a new Publix store.

The original store had operated for almost 50 years and shut its doors at the close of business on Saturday, July 11. 

The recently closed Publix was located at 4711 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, Florida 32905. 

How many Publix locations have closed in 2026? 

This year has seen multiple Publix stores close, according to local media reports and Google Maps.

• 5577 Park St N, St. Petersburg, Florida 33709
• 8250 Mills Dr, Miami, Florida 33183
• 208 Saint James Ave, Goose Creek, South Carolina 29445

Two locations in Georgia also shuttered right at the end of 2025: 

• 1380 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
• 2562 Shallowford Rd. NE, Chamblee, GA 30363

Publix runs over 1,400 stores across eight states, with nearly 900 located in Florida. According to Publix’s public announcements, the company has opened 18 stores this year. 

In May, it reported first-quarter revenue of $16.1 billion, a 2% jump year-over-year (YOY). At the same time, its net earnings fell 21.5% YOY to $794 million. 

Fast Company has reached out to Publix for confirmation on new store openings and closings. We will update this post if we hear back.