Which stores will be open or closed on Easter Sunday 2026? Here’s the full list

WASHINGTON — Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year, and if the holiday arrives and you’re scrambling for last-minute groceries, a quick pharmacy run or just need to grab something on the go, knowing which stores will be open — and which won’t — can save you a trip. 

While many retailers scale back their hours or close entirely for the holiday, a number of major retail and restaurant chains will keep their doors open. 

Here’s what you need to know before you head out.

These grocery stores and other retailers will close all locations to observe the holiday. 

• 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

Some of these stores will be open on Easter for reduced hours, but individual locations may be closed. Check with individual locations for specific store and pharmacy hours. 

• 7-Eleven
• Albertson’s
• 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 (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)
• Lidl
• McDonald’s
• Meijer
• Petco
• PetSmart
• Safeway
• Starbucks
• Taco Bell
• Trader Joe’s
• Walgreens
• Walmart
• Wegman’s
• Wendy’s
• Whole Foods

No, all Target stores will be closed on Easter 2026. 

Yes, Walmart stores are open on Easter Sunday for 2026. 

No, Costco is not open on Easter 2026. Easter Sunday is one of the seven holidays that Costco closes its U.S. warehouses.

No, Sam’s Club will be closed on Easter.

No, Macy’s will be closed on Easter.

No, T.J. Maxx and other stores part of the TJX company, including HomeGoods and Marshalls, will be closed on Easter.

No, Kohl’s will be closed on Easter.

Yes, most stores owned by Kroger should be open their normal hours on Easter, but may have reduced hours. The Kroger Co. Family of Stores includes 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 and Smith’s Food and Drug.

No, Aldi will be closed on Easter.

Yes, most Trader Joe’s locations will be open on Easter. Confirm hours with your individual location.

Yes, Whole Foods will be open on Easter.

Yes, CVS is open on Easter, but store and pharmacy hours may vary by location.

Yes, Walgreens will be open Easter Sunday but hours will vary by location.