Easter Supermarket Hours: Which Stores Are Open and When?

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 5, 2026 11:43 AM ET

Easter Supermarket Hours: Which Stores Are Open and When?

Easter falls on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The holiday changes many grocery and retail schedules nationwide. Shoppers should expect mixed hours at major chains.

Overview for shoppers

This guide covers Easter supermarket hours and notes which stores will be open and their likely times. Policies vary by region and by individual store. Call or check a store’s website before you go.

Supermarkets and grocery chains expected to be open

Walmart — generally open on its normal schedule. Typical hours run about 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Kroger — stores will usually operate as usual. In many locations, in-store pharmacies remain closed.
Trader Joe’s — most locations plan to keep regular hours.
Whole Foods — stores will be open, though several locations may close earlier than normal.
Meijer — commonly open from 6 a.m. until midnight.
Food Lion — expected to operate on a standard schedule.
Safeway and Albertsons — stores typically open; pharmacy hours may differ.
Lidl — generally maintaining normal hours.
Harris Teeter — usually open on their regular schedule.
Wegmans — expected to operate as usual.
Winn-Dixie — most stores plan to be open during regular hours.
BJ’s Wholesale Club — many locations will be open, commonly from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Stores likely to close for the holiday

Some national chains choose to close entirely on Easter Sunday. Closed stores will not offer in-person shopping or services that day. Plan ahead if you rely on a specific retailer.

Businesses with reduced or special hours

Giant Eagle — many locations plan to close by 4 p.m. Pharmacies may be closed.
Whole Foods — certain stores could close earlier than usual.
In many chains, in-store pharmacies and service counters operate on limited schedules.

Why the date changes each year

Easter is set as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. That rule makes the holiday fall between March 22 and April 25. The method dates back to decisions by the early church in the fourth century.