Easter Hours: What’s Open or Closed for Restaurants and Stores?

Easter falls on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The holiday honors the resurrection after Lent. Filmogaz.com compiled a guide to Easter hours and what’s open or closed for restaurants and stores.

Why the date moves

Easter is a moveable feast tied to the liturgical calendar. Its date changes each year. Other movable observances include Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday.

National services and deliveries

Most banks and post offices will be closed on Easter Sunday. Regular USPS residential and business mail deliveries will not run.

Priority Mail Express does deliver every day, including holidays. UPS and FedEx will suspend regular pickup and delivery services.

Major retailers — open

Several national chains will operate on Easter, sometimes with reduced hours. Customers should confirm times with local stores.

• Walmart — open regular hours, many stores 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Home Depot — open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• BJ’s Wholesale Club — open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Ace Hardware — most locations open; hours vary by store.
• Sephora, Barnes & Noble, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, REI — open; some listed hours apply.
• IKEA — will close at 6 p.m.
• Petco, PetSmart, Tractor Supply Company — stores open; hours vary.

Major retailers — closed

Some large chains will remain closed for the holiday. Plan ahead if you rely on these retailers.

• Target — closed on Easter Sunday.
• Costco — warehouses closed on April 5.
• Sam’s Club — warehouses closed on April 5.
• Lowe’s — closed on Easter Sunday.
• Macy’s, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, HomeGoods, Victoria’s Secret, Belk, Office Depot, OfficeMax — closed.

Grocery stores and pharmacies

Most grocery chains will operate on Easter. Some stores noted modified hours.

• Walmart — open.
• Kroger family stores — generally open (includes Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, and others).
• Meijer — open 6 a.m. to midnight.
• Giant Eagle — stores will close at 4 p.m.
• Trader Joe’s, Food Lion, Whole Foods, Safeway, Wegmans, Lidl, Winn-Dixie, Harris Teeter, many Albertsons banners — open.
• Costco and Sam’s Club grocery sections — closed.
• Target and Aldi — closed.

Pharmacies: CVS locations will be open, though hours may be reduced. Walgreens pharmacies will be open regular hours.

Restaurants

Many chain restaurants will serve customers on Easter. Several quick-service and sit-down brands announced openings.

• Open: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Wendy’s, Freddy’s, Shake Shack, Golden Corral, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Applebee’s, IHOP, Waffle House, KFC, Subway, Taco Bell, Bonefish Grill, Firehouse Subs, Cheesecake Factory, Panera Bread, Krispy Kreme, Whataburger, First Watch.
• Closed: Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Raising Cane’s.

Plan ahead

Hours can vary by location. Filmogaz.com recommends calling ahead before traveling. Confirm with local stores or check company websites for exact times.