WASHINGTON — If you're searching for last-minute Easter basket goodies or ingredients for Sunday brunch, shoppers will have options on Easter Sunday.
The holiday, which is celebrated by Christians around the world after 40 days of Lent, falls on Sunday, March 31 in 2024.
While some grocery stores will close all locations on March 31, many grocery and pharmacy chains will stay open or operate under reduced hours. You'll be able to stock up at Walmart or a Kroger-operated grocery store, but Target stores and membership warehouses like Costco and Sam's Club will be closed.
Be sure to double check with locations near you to confirm their hours. Some areas, like Maine, require certain national retailers to close on Easter, even if locations in other states will be open.
What grocery stores will be closed on Easter?
These grocery stores, warehouse stores and pharmacies will close all locations on Sunday, March 31.
What's open on Easter?
Some of these stores will be open on Easter for reduced hours, but some individual locations may be closed. Check with your individual location for store and pharmacy hours.
- 7-Eleven
- Albertson's
- BJ's Wholesale Club
- CVS
- Dollar General
- Dollar Tree
- Family General
- Kroger stores (Including Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Smith’s, King Soopers, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, QFC, City Market, Owen’s, Jay C, Pay Less, Baker’s, Gerbes, Harris Teeter, Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market and Mariano’s)
- Rite Aid
- Trader Joe's
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Wegman's
- Whole Foods
Most national food chains, including Starbucks and most McDonald's locations, will be open Easter but may operate with changed or reduced hours.
Is Target open on Easter?
No, all Target stores will be closed on Easter 2024.
Is Walmart open on Easter?
Yes, Walmart stores are open on Easter Sunday for 2024.
Is Costco open on Easter?
No, Costco is not open on Easter 2024. Easter Sunday is one of the seven holidays that Costco closes its U.S. warehouses.
Is Sam's Club open on Easter?
No, Sam's Club will be closed on Easter.
Is Macy's open on Easter?
No, Macy's will be closed on Easter.
Is T.J. Maxx open on Easter?
No, T.J. Maxx and other stores part of the TJX company, including Homegoods and Marshalls, will be closed on Easter.
Is Kohl's open on Easter?
No, Kohl's will be closed on Easter.
Is Kroger open on Easter?
Yes, most stores owned by Kroger will be open their normal hours on Easter, a spokesperson confirmed. 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.
Is Aldi open on Easter?
No, Aldi will be closed on Easter.
Is Trader Joe's open on Easter?
Yes, Trader Joe's will be open on Easter.
Is Whole Foods open on Easter?
Yes, Whole Foods will be open on Easter.
Is Meijer open on Easter?
Yes, Meijer will be open on Easter, but pharmacies will close at 2 p.m. and stores at 5 p.m.
Is CVS open on Easter?
Yes, CVS is open on Easter, but store and pharmacy hours may vary by location.
Is Walgreens open on Easter?
Yes, Walgreens will be open Easter Sunday but hours will vary by location.