Easter 2026: Store Openings and Closings

Easter Sunday falls on April 5, 2026. Many stores and restaurants will be closed in observance.

Walmart, Kroger, Home Depot, CVS Pharmacy, IKEA, and Tractor Supply Co. are among the stores expected to be open, though hours may vary. Wegmans will be open with some departments having reduced hours.

Target, Costco, Sam's Club, Lowe's, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Macy's, Aldi, and Apple are among the stores expected to be closed.

Easter's date varies each year, falling on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox (March 21), placing it between March 22 and April 25.

Checking local store hours online is always recommended, as hours can vary by location.

Walmart:: Open regular hours (6 a.m. to 11 p.m. at most locations).

Kroger:: Open regular hours, but pharmacies and clinics will be closed. Kroger family stores include Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug.

Home Depot:: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CVS Pharmacy:: Open, but hours vary by location.

IKEA:: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tractor Supply Co.:: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wegmans:: Open regular hours, some departments have reduced hours

BJ's Wholesale Club:: Most locations open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Trader Joe's:: Open during normal hours.

Whole Foods:: Most stores open, but many close earlier than usual. Check local store hours.

Food Lion:: Open during normal business hours.

Lidl:: Open regular hours.

Harris Teeter:: Open regular hours.

Winn-Dixie:: Open regular hours.

Target

Costco

Sam's Club

Lowe's

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods

Macy's

Aldi

Apple

Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack

JCPenney

Kohl's

Burlington

Office Depot and OfficeMax

Michaels

Hobby Lobby

Dick's Sporting Goods

Publix

A:: Easter Sunday is on April 5, 2026.

A:: Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.

A:: Some grocery stores like Walmart and Kroger will be open, while others like Aldi and Publix will be closed. Check local hours.

A:: CVS Pharmacy will be open, but hours vary. Kroger pharmacies will be closed.

Plan Ahead: Make a list of what you need and check store hours in advance.

Confirm Local Hours: Store hours can vary, so verify with your local store online or by phone.

Consider Alternatives: If your preferred store is closed, know which alternatives are open.