As Easter approaches, many shoppers are curious about store hours, especially for last-minute purchases. This year, April 5 will see varied operations across grocery and retail stores. Notably, Walmart will remain open, providing a convenient option for those needing supplies.
Walmart Easter Hours: Find Out If They’re Open or Closed
Walmart operates under regular hours on Easter Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. This continued access makes Walmart a viable choice for holiday shoppers.
Grocery Stores Open on Easter
Besides Walmart, several grocery chains will also be open, offering alternative shopping options. Some notable stores include:
- Kroger family stores (such as City Market, Fred Meyer, and King Soopers)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Trader Joe’s
- Food Lion
- Whole Foods
- Safeway
- Wegmans
- Meijer (6 a.m. to midnight)
- Harris Teeter
- Most Albertsons’ stores (including Safeway and Vons)
- Lidl
- Giant Eagle (closing at 4 p.m.)
- Winn-Dixie
Grocery Stores Closed on Easter
Unfortunately, not all grocery stores will be open. The following chains will remain closed:
- Costco
- Sam’s Club
- Target
- Aldi
- Publix
Retail Stores Open on Easter
For shoppers looking to purchase items beyond groceries, several retail stores will also be operating:
- Home Depot (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Ace Hardware
- Sephora
- Barnes & Noble
- Bass Pro Shop (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Cabela’s (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- REI (Noon to 6 p.m.)
- IKEA (closing at 6 p.m.)
- Petco
- PetSmart (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Tractor Supply Company (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Retail Stores Closed on Easter
Shoppers should keep in mind that many retail stores will close on April 5:
- Target
- TJ Maxx
- Marshall’s
- HomeGoods
- Lowe’s
- Macy’s
- Kohl’s
- Victoria’s Secret
- Belk
- Office Depot
- OfficeMax
As Easter Sunday arrives, planning ahead for shopping can ensure a smoother holiday experience. With Walmart’s extended hours and several other stores open, there are plenty of options available for last-minute essentials.
