Easter Sunday will arrive with many national chains operating on limited schedules, while others will close for the holiday. For shoppers asking which stores will be open or closed, the clearest answer is that hours will vary widely, and some locations may still adjust for local demand.
That means last-minute grocery runs, pharmacy stops, and meal pickups are still possible at several major retailers and restaurant chains. At the same time, many large store brands will shut all U.S. locations for the day, so checking store-specific hours before leaving remains important.
Stores expected to be closed on Easter Sunday
A number of retailers plan to close all locations for the holiday. The list includes Aldi, Best Buy, The Container Store, Costco, Dick’s Sporting Goods, H-E-B, Hobby Lobby, HomeGoods, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Marshalls, Michaels, Natural Grocers, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack, Publix, Sam’s Club, Target, and T.J. Maxx.
That lineup matters most for shoppers who depend on one-stop trips for groceries, household goods, or clothing. It also means many mall-based and big-box destinations will have a noticeably smaller footprint on Easter Sunday.
Stores and restaurants expected to be open
Several chains plan to stay open, though many will operate reduced holiday hours. The open list includes 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, IKEA, Kroger, Lidl, McDonald’s, Meijer, Petco, PetSmart, Safeway, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Walmart, Wegmans, Wendy’s, and Whole Foods.
Retailers that stay open often change hours by market, so local store pages or phone checks can prevent unnecessary trips. Pharmacy departments in particular may use shorter holiday schedules even when the main store remains open.
Quick look at major chains
- Target: closed.
- Walmart: open.
- Costco: closed.
- Sam’s Club: closed.
- Macy’s: closed.
- Kohl’s: closed.
- Aldi: closed.
- Trader Joe’s: open at most locations.
- Whole Foods: open.
- CVS and Walgreens: open, with location-based hour changes.
These holiday patterns are especially useful for shoppers planning meals or picking up forgotten items after regular weekend errands. Grocery chains such as Kroger and Wegmans, along with mass retailers like Walmart, often become the main options when other large stores shut down.
What shoppers should check before leaving
Holiday hours can change from one city to another, even within the same chain. Some pharmacies, garden centers, or fuel stations inside larger stores may also follow separate schedules.
For the most reliable results, shoppers should confirm the local listing for the branch they plan to visit, especially for pharmacy pickups and prepared-food counters. That extra check is often the fastest way to avoid a closed door on Easter Sunday.
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