On Easter Sunday, many places are open, though hours can vary by location. Here's a detailed overview:
Restaurants Open on Easter
- Major fast food chains like McDonald's, Taco Bell, Wendy's, KFC, Subway, Popeyes, Burger King, and Sonic Drive-In are open.
- Sit-down restaurants such as Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, Golden Corral, Longhorn Steakhouse, Applebee's, IHOP, Bonefish Grill, Firehouse Subs, Cheesecake Factory, Panera Bread, Krispy Kreme, Whataburger, and First Watch typically operate during regular or holiday hours.
- Starbucks and Dunkin' locations are mostly open but may have limited hours, so checking locally is advised
Grocery Stores and Retailers Open on Easter
- Grocery stores open include Walmart, Kroger family stores, Trader Joe's, Food Lion, Whole Foods (usually closing early), Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Albertsons, Lidl, Giant, Harveys, Winn-Dixie, Meijer, and Stop & Shop.
- Retail stores open include Home Depot (usually 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Ace Hardware (varies by location), Sephora, Petco, BJ's Wholesale Club, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Barnes & Noble, IKEA (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and REI (noon to 6 p.m.).
- Some stores like Costco, Sam's Club, Target, Aldi, Publix, Lowe's, Macy's, Kohl's, JCPenney, TJ Maxx, Marshall's, HomeGoods, and Victoria's Secret are closed on Easter
Pharmacies and Services
- CVS and Walgreens pharmacies are generally open, though CVS may have reduced hours and Rite Aid pharmacies are closed but retail sections open.
- U.S. Postal Service retail locations and standard deliveries are closed on Easter, but Priority Mail Express continues.
- UPS and FedEx do not provide pickup or delivery services on Easter, and their store locations may be closed
Banks and Other Services
- Banks are closed on Easter Sunday as it falls on a Sunday.
- Delivery and postal services are limited or closed, so plan accordingly
In summary, if you need to shop or dine on Easter, many fast food chains, sit- down restaurants, grocery stores, and some retail stores will be open, but hours may be reduced or vary by location. Checking local store hours before heading out is recommended to avoid surprises
