Grocery Stores Closed on Easter Sunday 2025: Full List

Easter Sunday always seems to sneak up, and if you’re scrambling for forgotten groceries, treats for the kids, or just need a caffeine boost, you’re not alone. Luckily, several major grocery stores, drugstores, and fast-food chains are open on April 20, 2025. Just don’t assume your regular spot is one of them.

Below is a quick guide to what’s open, what’s closed, and which stores have special hours this Easter.

Grocery Stores & Retailers Open and Closed on Easter Sunday 2025

While hours may vary by location, the following stores are open:

• CVS
• Walgreens
• Walmart
  (Open unless restricted by local law)
• Kroger
• Whole Foods
• Trader Joe’s
  (All open except the Portland, Maine store)
• Stop & Shop
• Wegmans
  (Pharmacy closed, grocery open)
• Dollar General
• Petco
• Sephora

Stores with Special Hours

Some retailers are open but operating under reduced hours:

• Home Depot – Most stores open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• IKEA – Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fast-Food Chains Open on Easter

If you’re skipping the ham and going fast food instead, these chains have confirmed they’ll be open:

• McDonald’s
• Dunkin’
• Starbucks
• Taco Bell
• Subway
• Wendy’s

Stores Closed on Easter Sunday 2025

Planning ahead? Good idea, because these popular retailers will be closed:

• ALDI
• Costco
• Sam’s Club
• Publix
• Best Buy
• Macy’s
• JCPenney
• Kohl’s
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• HomeGoods
• Marshalls
• TJ Maxx
• Michaels
• Sierra
• Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack
• Chick-fil-A
• Chipotle
• Market Basket

USPS and Stock Market Updates

• USPS: Retail locations and deliveries will operate normally on Easter Sunday.
• Stock Market: Open on Easter Monday (April 21) with regular trading hours.

Pro Tip: Always check your local store’s holiday hours online or call ahead, since locations in different cities or states may have different operating policies on holidays.

Whether it’s a last-minute egg hunt emergency or you’re just craving a McFlurry, now you know where to go.