April 3, 2026, 6:06 a.m. ET
Easter is this Sunday, marking an important holiday in the Christian faith.
The holiday, which follows a 40-day period known as Lent, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date Easter is celebrated on changes from year to year because it is one of several “movable feasts” in the liturgical year, according to the History Channel.
The History Channel says the Christian church determined in the fourth century A.D. that Easter should be observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the spring equinox. In Western Christianity, this means Easter always falls on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25.
This year, the holiday falls on April 5 and some retail and restaurant chains will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday. That will also be the case for grocery stores.
Here’s what you need to know about which grocery stores will be open and closed on Easter in 2026. It is always a good idea to check online for your local store’s hours, as store hours can vary by location.
When is Easter 2026?
This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 5.
Is Walmart open on Easter?
Yes, Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Easter, according to the company’s website. Most Walmart stores are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Is Kroger open on Easter?
According to Kroger’s website, stores will be open regular hours on Sunday, April 5. Pharmacies and clinics, however, will be closed.
The Kroger 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, Smith’s Food and Drug.
Is Costco open on Easter?
No, Costco warehouses will be closed on Easter, according to the company’s website.
Is Sam’s Club open on Easter?
No, Sam’s Club warehouses will be closed on Easter Sunday, according to the company’s website.
Is BJ’s Wholesale Club open on Easter?
Yes, most BJ’s warehouses will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Easter Sunday, according to the company’s website.
Is Trader Joe’s open on Easter?
Yes, Trader Joe’s stores will be open during normal hours on Easter.
Is Whole Foods open on Easter?
According to the company’s website, most Whole Foods stores will be open on Easter, but many will close earlier than usual.
Customers can use the company’s store locator tool to confirm their local store’s hours.
Is Aldi open on Easter?
No, Aldi stores will be closed on Sunday, April 5, according to the company’s website.
Is Meijer open on Easter?
Yes, Meijer stores will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight on April 5, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is Food Lion open on Easter?
Yes, Food Lion stores will be open during their normal business hours on Easter.
Is Publix open on Easter?
No, Publix stores will be closed on Sunday, April 5, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Safeway open on Easter?
Most Albertson’s banner stores will be open on Easter, the company told USA TODAY. Customers are encouraged to check with their local store for pharmacy hours on Easter.
Those stores include Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Vons and Tom Thumb.
Is Lidl open on Easter?
Yes, Lidl stores will be open regular hours on April 5, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is Harris Teeter open on Easter?
Harris Teeter stores will be open regular hours on Easter, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Giant Eagle open on Easter?
All Giant Eagle, Market District and Market District Express stores will close at 4 p.m. local time on Easter, the company told USA TODAY. Giant Eagle Express will be open regular hours.
All Giant Eagle pharmacy locations will be closed on Easter.
Is Wegman’s open on Easter?
Yes, Wegman’s stores will be open during regular hours on Easter.
Is Winn-Dixie open on Easter?
All Winn-Dixie grocery and liquor stores will be open regular hours on Easter Sunday, the company told USA TODAY.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.