As Easter Sunday approaches on April 5, 2026, many Americans planning holiday activities should take note of store and restaurant hours, as some major retailers and food chains will be closed or operate on limited schedules.
Stores Open on Easter Sunday
Certain retailers will remain open to accommodate last-minute shopping needs. These include pharmacies and stores such as CVS, Dollar General, Home Depot, Food Lion, Kroger, IKEA, Stop & Shop (pharmacies closed), Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Walmart, and Whole Foods. Whole Foods locations will close early, either at 6 p.m. or 8 p.m., depending on the store.
Stores Closed on Easter Sunday
Several large retailers will close entirely for the holiday. Closed stores include ALDI, Costco, HomeGoods, Homesense, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Nordstrom (though select stores in California, Florida, and New York will remain open), Macy’s, Marshalls, Michaels, Target, TJ Maxx, Sierra, Trader Joe’s in Portland, Maine, and Whole Foods in Portland, Maine.
Restaurants and Fast-Food Chains with Easter Hours
Many restaurant chains will offer limited holiday service with some open only at select locations. Applebee’s will operate at select locations only. Other fast-food chains open on Easter include Domino’s, Dunkin’, IHOP, McDonald’s, Subway, and Taco Bell.
Holiday Impact on Shipping and Markets
The U.S. stock market will reopen on Monday, April 6, after closing on Good Friday, April 3. Postal services will continue retail operations and deliveries as usual on Easter Sunday. FedEx will maintain partial operations, with retail locations open for limited services such as FedEx Custom Critical and FedEx Logistics, while UPS will close all services for the holiday.
Why it matters
Understanding which businesses will be open or closed on Easter Sunday helps consumers plan last-minute shopping and dining, avoiding inconvenience during the holiday. Knowing shipping service statuses is important for those expecting or sending packages around the holiday.
[This information is based on listings and operational hours current as of April 2026 and may vary by local store location.]
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