Are stores open on Easter Sunday?

Most stores are closed on Easter Sunday. Categories typically closed include Department Store, Specialty, Office, Services. Stores that tend to stay open include Pharmacy, Auto, Discount retailers.

What stores are closed on Easter Sunday?

Stores typically closed on Easter Sunday include those in the Department Store, Specialty, Office, Services categories. Stores with reduced hours include Grocery, Restaurant, Electronics, Home Improvement retailers. Always call ahead to confirm your local store's holiday schedule.

Is Walmart open on Easter Sunday?

Walmart is typically closed on Easter Sunday. This is one of the few days per year that Walmart closes its doors. Check your local Walmart's holiday schedule for confirmation.

Stores Open on Easter Sunday

Varies (March or April)

A major closure day, especially for department stores and specialty retailers. Many grocery stores close or run reduced hours. Restaurants are split - fast food tends to stay open while sit-down places close.

14 stores open

41 reduced hours

33 stores closed

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Easter Sunday Store Hours Guide

Easter Sunday is the third-biggest closure day for American retailers, behind Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. It affects different store categories in different ways, so knowing what to expect can save you a wasted trip.

Department stores are reliably closed on Easter. Macy's, Nordstrom, JCPenney, Kohl's, and similar chains shut down for the day. This extends to shopping malls in most areas, which means any store located inside a mall will also be closed regardless of their own holiday policy. Specialty retailers follow the same pattern - Hobby Lobby (which is already closed every Sunday year-round) and many clothing and home goods stores stay dark.

Grocery stores are split on Easter. Some chains close entirely, while others operate on reduced hours - typically opening at 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM and closing by early afternoon around 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM. If you need ingredients for Easter dinner or brunch, shop the day before. The Saturday before Easter is one of the busiest grocery shopping days of the spring season.

Pharmacies and drugstores generally stay open on Easter, though with Sunday-style reduced hours. CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid keep most locations open. Discount retailers like Dollar General and Dollar Tree are also commonly open. Auto parts stores typically maintain their normal Sunday schedules.

Restaurants are unpredictable on Easter. Many sit-down restaurants close, especially family-owned establishments. Fast food chains and national restaurant groups are more likely to stay open, though some locations in areas with lower Easter Sunday traffic may close. Restaurants that do stay open often run Easter brunch specials, which can be popular enough to require reservations.