As Easter Sunday approaches on April 5, many people may find themselves in need of last-minute grocery items or quick pharmacy visits. While numerous retailers and restaurants are reducing hours or closing altogether to observe the holiday, several major chains will remain open, making it easier for those in need of essentials.
For those planning errands on Easter, it’s important to know which stores will be operating. A range of popular grocery stores and retail chains have announced closures in observance of the holiday. Notable retailers that will close all locations include:
– Aldi
– Best Buy
– The Container Store
– Costco
– Dick’s Sporting Goods
– H-E-B
– Hobby Lobby
– HomeGoods
– Kohl’s
– Lowe’s
– Macy’s
– Marshall’s
– Michaels
– Natural Grocers
– Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack
– Publix
– Sam’s Club
– Target
– T.J. Maxx
While these retailers will not welcome customers on Easter, several others will be open, though some may operate under reduced hours. Shoppers are encouraged to verify specific hours at local stores before heading out. Open stores include:
– 7-Eleven
– Albertsons
– Barnes & Noble
– Bass Pro Shops
– Big Lots
– BJ’s Wholesale
– Burger King
– CVS
– Cracker Barrel
– Dollar General
– Domino’s
– Dunkin’
– Family Dollar
– Food Lion
– Giant Eagle
– Golden Corral
– Harris Teeter
– Home Depot
– IHOP
– Kroger (which encompasses various brands such as Fred Meyer and Ralphs)
– Lidl
– McDonald’s
– Meijer
– Petco
– PetSmart
– Safeway
– Starbucks
– Taco Bell
– Trader Joe’s
– Walgreens
– Walmart
– Wegman’s
– Wendy’s
– Whole Foods
For specific inquiries regarding open locations, shoppers can check directly with the stores. Notably, while Walmart will be open on Easter, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Macy’s, T.J. Maxx, and Kohl’s will not serve customers that day.
Many Kroger-owned stores will maintain regular hours, but some may have altered opening times. Similarly, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods will be available to shoppers, though it’s advisable to confirm hours at individual locations ahead of time.
Overall, understanding which stores remain open and their operating hours can significantly ease the stress of any last-minute shopping on this holiday weekend.
