Which Popular Stores Will Be Open & Closed on Easter Sunday?!
Not all stores are open on Easter Sunday! Find out where you can shop this year, and which stores will be closed on Easter.
Easter 2025 falls on Sunday, April 20th. Think you’ll need to make a few last-minute purchases before your Easter festivities? Make sure you know which stores will actually be open before heading out to grab what you need!
Many retailers will remain open on this holiday, in case you need to pick up anything at the last minute. Several others will close their doors so their employees can celebrate with their families or enjoy a well-deserved day off.
If you’re planning to do any shopping on Easter, be sure to check our list of stores from 2024 so you know what may be open on Easter Sunday 2025. Keep in mind that store closures and holiday hours may vary by location, so you’ll want to call ahead to confirm before heading out.
Grocery stores open on Easter Sunday:
7-Eleven
Most 7-Eleven locations will be open on Easter, but some may operate with modified hours.
Albertsons
Most Albertsons locations are open during their regular Sunday hours on Easter, but holiday hours may vary from store to store.
BJ’s Wholesale Club
The majority of BJ’s locations will be open from 8 AM to 6 PM on Easter Sunday, but you can confirm your local store’s hours here.
Food Lion
Food Lion grocery stores are open for regular hours on Easter Sunday, although regular shopping hours do vary by location.
Fresh Market
In 2023, Fresh Market stores were open from 8 AM to 6 PM. They are expected to keep the same hours again in 2024, but it may be best to contact your local store for their hours of operation.
Giant/Martin’s
While Giant and Martin’s stores used to be closed on Easter Sunday, many stores have remained open on Easter with modified shopping hours for the past several years. We expect this trend to continue this year, with Giant and Martin’s grocery stores remaining open on Easter Sunday but closing as early as 3 PM in many cases.
Harris-Teeter
Most Harris-Teeter locations will be open on Easter Sunday, with regular shopping hours in effect.
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee grocery stores are open on Easter, but select departments within each store may be operating with adjusted holiday hours. Head on over here and select your Hy-Vee location to see its store hours for Easter Sunday.
Kroger
Once again, Kroger plans to remain open on Easter Sunday. Kroger pharmacies, however, will be closed on Easter.
Meijer
Meijer grocery stores will be open on Easter Sunday, many with normal operating hours. Note that select locations may opt to close early as they have done in the past.
Safeway
All Safeway locations are expected to be open on Easter Sunday, but shopping hours may vary from store to store.
Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop locations will be open on Easter with reduced hours this year. Most stores will open at 7 AM and close sometime between 2 PM and 5 PM, so contact your local Stop & Shop to verify their hours before heading out.
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s will be open on Easter, with normal hours of operation from 9 AM to 9 PM in most locations. Select stores may close at 5 PM, so call ahead to your local TJ’s if you’re heading out after 5:00 on Easter Sunday.
Wegmans
Wegmans will be open on Easter, with regular store hours in most locations. Note that in-store pharmacies will have reduced hours, with many open from just 9 AM to 1 PM.
Whole Foods
While Whole Foods does alter its store hours for several major holidays, Easter isn’t one of them! Whole Foods will be open on Easter Sunday.
Grocery stores closed on Easter Sunday:
ALDI
Most ALDI stores are closed on Easter, but locations in CA and AZ may be open. It’s best to call your local ALDI store to confirm.
H-E-B
All H-E-B stores are closed on Easter for in-store shopping, curbside pickup, and delivery.
Natural Grocers
Every year, Natural Grocers closes all its locations for Easter Sunday.
Publix
Publix stores are closed on Easter Sunday, but each location will resume its regular shopping hours on the following day.
Retail stores open on Easter Sunday:
Bath & Body Works
Most Bath & Body Works locations will be open on Easter, although some may operate with reduced holiday hours. Be sure to check with your location before heading out on Easter.
Big Lots
Big Lots is open on Easter Sunday. Special holiday hours may be in effect at select locations, so be sure to visit the Big Lots Store Locator to see the store hours at a Big Lots near you.
CVS
Most CVS stores and pharmacies maintain normal operating hours on Easter Sunday.
Dollar General
Dollar General stores will be open on Easter, with normal hours of operation.
Dollar Tree
In some locations, Dollar Tree will be open on Easter. Select stores may have reduced hours, and other stores may be closed altogether. Since holiday hours are inconsistent from one location to the next, it may be best to contact your local Dollar Tree for their Easter Sunday schedule.
The Home Depot
The Home Depot will be open on Easter, but many locations will have reduced hours. Many stores we checked with will be open from 8 AM until 6 PM on Easter, but Easter hours may vary by store.
IKEA
IKEA will be open on Easter Sunday, but your location may have reduced hours. Many IKEA stores will close at 6 PM on Easter this year.
Old Navy
Most Old Navy locations will operate on a holiday schedule for Easter with reduced hours. Select stores may remain closed for Easter, so it’s best to contact your location and ask about their holiday operating schedule.
Petco
Petco locations are expected to be open on Easter 2024.
Rite-Aid
Rite-Aid pharmacies will be open on Easter, with normal store hours in most locations.
Walgreens
Most Walgreens locations will be open during normal operating hours on Easter Sunday. Select stores may follow adjusted hours, which will appear on Walgreen’s Store Locator.
Walmart
Walmart stores nationwide will be open for normal business hours on Easter Sunday.
Retail stores closed on Easter Sunday:
Ace Hardware Stores
Most Ace Hardware Stores are expected to be closed on Easter Sunday. Since they are independently owned and operated, this practice may vary by location.
Apple Stores
The majority of Apple Stores are closed for business on Easter Sunday.
Best Buy
Best Buy is closed on Easter Sunday, but stores will be open for regular business hours again on the following day.
Dick’s Sporting Goods
All Dick’s Sporting Goods locations are closed on Easter.
Costco
Costco is normally closed on Easter, and they will continue this trend in 2024. The warehouse club will reopen for regular shopping hours on the Monday after Easter.
Hobby Lobby
No surprises here – Hobby Lobby stores are always closed on Sunday, and Easter is no exception.
HomeGoods
HomeGoods will be closed on Easter Sunday. Stores will reopen the following day for their regular shopping hours.
JCPenney
As they’ve done in years past, JCPenney stores will remain closed on Easter Sunday.
Kohl’s
No, all Kohl’s locations nationwide will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Lowe’s
For the fifth year in a row, Lowe’s will close all of its locations on Easter Sunday.
Macy’s
Macy’s department stores will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Marshalls
All Marshalls locations will be closed on Easter Sunday. Stores will reopen the following day for their regular hours of operation.
Michaels
All Michaels locations will be closed on Easter Sunday, with stores reopening for regular shopping hours on the following day.
Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club is closed on Easter Sunday.
Target
All Target locations nationwide will be closed on Easter Sunday. Target will reopen for regular shopping hours on the following morning.
TJ Maxx
All TJ Maxx locations will be closed on Easter Sunday. Stores will reopen the following day for their regular shopping hours.
Make your Easter celebration eggs-tra special with these fun projects and activities:
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- Build these simple Graham Cracker Peeps Houses (shown above).
- Dye Easter eggs with these Tried & True Tips for Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs.
- Make this Bunny Bait Recipe for a yummy, festive snack.
- Check out this list of 60 Easter Egg Filler Ideas
- Give this Easter Egg Carton as a cute gift.
- Create Edible Easter Baskets using Dollar Tree supplies.
- Check out these 10 Easy & Cheap Easter Basket Ideas for Kids.
- Fill a basket for your big kid with this list of 25 Easter Basket Ideas for Teens.
- Plan a Funny Easter Egg Hunt and get the whole family laughing.
- Try Roasting Marshmallow Peeps Over a Campfire for a truly unique treat!