Here’s a List of Stores Open on Easter Sunday (and a Few That Will Be Closed)
Updated: May 02, 2023
Need something last minute on Easter Sunday? Here are the stores open on Easter, plus a handful that will be closed.
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Easter Sunday is coming up quickly, and whether you’re doing a big-batch recipe or only cooking Easter dinner for four, it can be hard getting the last-minute supplies you need. You could throw something tasty together with pantry staples, but if your favorite dish calls for something special, you’ll need to go for a drive. At the very least, you’re probably craving some last-minute Easter candy.
Have no fear! Rather than arriving empty-handed, or driving around searching for an open store, we’ve rounded up which grocery stores will be open on Easter and which ones you should skip. For more, you can also check out the best places for Easter dinner delivery online.
Stores Open on Easter
- Albertson’s, most stores open
- CVS, regular hours
- Kroger Stores, hours vary by location, pharmacies closed
- Meijer, hours vary by location
- Piggly Wiggly, hours vary by location
- RiteAid, regular hours
- Trader Joe’s, hours vary by location
- Vons, most stores open
- Walgreens, hours may vary by location
- Walmart, most open, regular hours
- Wegmans, most open, hours vary by location
- Whole Foods, hours vary by location
- Winn Dixie, hours vary by location
Stores Closed on Easter
While many chains will be open on Easter, others like Target and Aldi are granting their hard-working employees a day off.
For stores with varying hours, or for information on your local mom-and-pop shop, call or visit their website for exact hours.
Easter Treats to Make at Home
Coconut Egg NestsLooking for an Easter activity that kids will enjoy assembling and eating? Try these sweet birds nest cookies. They're a snap to make and call for just a few ingredients. —Tonya Hamrick, Wallace, West Virginia
Peanut Butter Fudge CupsMy husband often travels during the week, and this fast-to-fix microwave peanut butter fudge recipe is perfect for just my 2-year-old and me. —Lori Brow, Manhattan, Illinois.
Bird's Nest TreatsI make this birds nest recipe in the spring when the birds are starting to build their own nests. They are so easy to make and disappear just as fast. —Pam Painter, Poseyville, Indiana
Chocolate Angel Food CandyAlso called fairy food or sponge candy, this candy is crunchy, honeycombed, chocolate-covered and irresistible. You might want to hide it until Christmas! —Geralyn Emmerich, Hubertus, Wisconsin
Black Cherry Swirl FudgeThis colorful treat is sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth in any family! It's always been a favorite with my nine kids, eight grandkids and my Bible study group. I vary the soft-drink flavors to get colors that match other holidays during the year. —Pauletta Bushnell, Lebanon, Oregon
Peppermint PattiesMy family loves these refreshing candies. At Christmastime, I like to add a few drops of green food coloring to the mixture before shaping and dipping them in chocolate. —Mary Ester Holloway, Bowerston, Ohio
Haystack Cookies with Peanut ButterPeanut butter haystacks are one of my favorite easy Easter desserts. I love to serve them to guests because they marvel at how something so simple tastes so good! —Starrlette Howard, Ogden, Utah
Trail Mix ClustersThese delicious snacks make wonderful gifts, and although they look and taste like they came from an expensive chocolate shop, they couldn't be more guilt-free. The dried fruit and nuts are heart-healthy and full of fiber. Bet you can't eat just one! —Alina Niemi, Honolulu, Hawaii
Coconut Almond CandyThe secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise—no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what’s in the sweet, creamy filling! —Katrina Smith, Lawrence, Kansas
Rainbow StrawberriesDip fresh strawberries in melted candy-coated discs to create a rainbow of color. Or get adventurous and make a unicorn. The creative possibilities are endless. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Coconut Creme ChocolatesI'm a proud wife, mom of three and grandma of many. I've cooked many things over the years, including these marshmallowy chocolates. —Dolores Wilder, Texas City, Texas
Soft Chewy CaramelsOne of my first experiences with cooking was helping my mother make these caramels. We'd make up to 12 batches each year. Today, I do at least 95 percent of the cooking at home, but my wife does much of the baking. —Robert Sprenkle, Hurst, Texas
Chocolate-Covered EggsThese pretty little candies beat any store-bought variety hands down! Decorating them can take as little or as much effort as you like. The looks of delight on the faces of those who try them make every minute worth it. —Louise Oberfoell, Bowman, North Dakota
Marshmallow PopsMaking these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays or special occasions by rolling them in coordinating colored sprinkles. —Marcia Porch, Winter Park, Florida
Marbled Orange FudgeThis decadent treat doesn't last long at our house. The Creamsicle flavor of this soft fudge brings on the smiles. Bright orange and marshmallow swirls make it a perfect takealong for events and get-togethers. —Diane Wampler, Morristown, Tennessee
Originally Published: April 12, 2022
