Are stores open on Easter Sunday 2026? Holiday hours for Walmart, Whole Foods, Costco, and more

For billions of Christians around the world, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. While this is not an official federal holiday, federal offices are already closed because it always falls on a Sunday.

Many private businesses and retail chains also choose to close their doors on this day, so even if you don’t celebrate, you may be impacted by the festivities.

Here’s a look at what is open and closed on Easter Sunday, which is today, April 5, 2026:

Mail, schools, and the stock market

There will be no mail delivery from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), because it is not typically delivered on Sundays. The only exception is Priority Mail Express.

Similarly, most UPS and FedEx deliveries are halted. The exceptions are UPS Express Critical and FedEx Custom Critical. The shipping organizations’ physical locations are also closed or have modified hours.

Schools are always closed on weekends and many are even on spring break. If you’re a stock market investor, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq will resume regular trading hours on Monday, April 6.

Grocery store closures

Easter Sunday is not the ideal day to stock up on groceries, so plan ahead.

Aldi, Costco, H-E-B, Target, and Sam’s Club are all closed. Thankfully 7-Eleven, Kroger, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods Market are available if you need more eggs to color or a last-minute cup of sugar.

Be sure to double check with your preferred location as some stores may have reduced hours.

Clothing store closures

If you procrastinated buying your Easter outfit, don’t try JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Marshalls, Nordstrom, Target, or T.J. Maxx, as they are all closed.

Instead, you can turn to Walmart.

Home improvement and crafting store closures

Home improvement projects and crafting may be delayed as well. Lowe’s will be closed on Easter, but Home Depot is open with reduced hours.

For craft lovers, Michaels and Hobby Lobby are both closed and will not be available to supply your next creative project on Easter Sunday.

Hopefully, you’ve planned ahead.

Pharmacy closures

If you or a loved one get sick on Easter Sunday, never fear. Major pharmacy chains such as CVS and Walgreens are open. Some will have reduced hours, so to avoid an even bigger headache, double check your preferred location before you leave the house.

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