Easter Holiday Closures and Operations in 2025
Get ready to step out on Easter Sunday, April 20th, but double-check what's open first! After all, not all businesses are ready to crack their doors for this holiday.
This year, Easter falls on the same day as April 20th, a date that's not typically a federal holiday. However, it's widely observed across the US, and many businesses may either close or shorten their hours.
According to the National Retail Federation, American consumers are expected to spend an impressive $23.6 billion on Easter celebrations. Whether you're stocking up on last-minute groceries, grabbing a bite to eat, or just planning to enjoy the day, here's what's open (and closed) this Easter Sunday.
Retail and grocery stores
Several major retailers, such as Target, Aldi, Lowe's, and Best Buy, will be closed for the holiday. Warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club will also shut their doors. However, grocery stores like Walmart, Kroger's, Food Lion, Wegmans, Trader Joe's (except for one store in Portland, Maine), and pharmacy chains such as CVS, are expected to be open during regular hours, although some locations may have reduced hours, so it's best to check locally. Specialty retail stores like PetSmart will operate with limited hours.
Restaurants
While many restaurant chains like McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Wendy's will be open on Easter Sunday, their hours can vary depending on the location. Sit-down favorites like Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, and Golden Corral will be open during their regular hours, while some popular spots, including Zaxby's, Chipotle, CAVA, Raising Cane's, and In-N-Out, will be closed for the holiday. Some restaurant chains make decisions on a location-by-location basis, including Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Applebee's, and Wendy's, so checking locally is recommended.
Financial services
Most banks will be closed on Easter Sunday, following their usual Sunday closure schedule. Post offices and services like UPS and FedEx will also be closed. However, online and mobile banking services, as well as the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, will trade on Monday as usual.
Remember, Easter Sunday is widely observed in the US, and there may be closures or reduced hours at many businesses. It's always a good idea to check with your local stores or services before planning visits. Happy Easter! [1][2][3][4][5]
- You might want to consider shopping for groceries at Walmart, Kroger's, Food Lion, Wegmans, Trader Joe's (except for one store in Portland, Maine), or CVS, as these stores are expected to be open during regular hours on Easter Sunday, although some locations may have reduced hours.
- If you're thinking about dining out on Easter Sunday, restaurants like Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, and Golden Corral will be open during their regular hours, while some popular chains such as Zaxby's, Chipotle, CAVA, Raising Cane's, and In-N-Out, will be closed for the holiday.
- If you're planning to enjoy a home-and-garden makeover on Easter Sunday, you may be disappointed as stores like Lowe's, Best Buy, and Costco will be closed for the holiday.
- On Easter Sunday, if you're in need of food-and-drink options, chain restaurants like McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Wendy's will be open, but their hours can vary depending on the location. On the other hand, sit-down favorites like Chipotle, CAVA, Raising Cane's, and In-N-Out will be closed.
