What's open, closed on Easter

Easter Sunday falls on April 20, 2025, with most businesses adjusting hours or closing. Federal offices remain open as Easter is not a federal holiday.

Restaurants
Open:

Fast food: McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Subway, Starbucks, Dunkin’.

Casual dining: Olive Garden, Applebee’s, IHOP, Golden Corral, Cheesecake Factory.
Closed: Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Cava, Zaxby’s.

Grocery Stores
Open:

Major chains: Walmart, Kroger (most locations), Trader Joe’s, Albertsons (Safeway, Vons), Whole Foods (closing early, e.g., 6 p.m.).

Others: Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Lidl, Wegmans.
Closed: Costco, Sam’s Club, Aldi, Publix.

Retailers
Open:

Home improvement: Home Depot (8 a.m.–6 p.m.), Ace Hardware.

Other: Sephora, Bass Pro Shops (10 a.m.–7 p.m.), Petco, REI (noon–6 p.m.).
Closed: Target, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s.

Banks: Most major banks (Bank of America, Chase, etc.) closed, as Easter falls on a Sunday.
Federal offices: Open (Easter is not a federal holiday).
Malls: Many mall-based retailers (e.g., Belk, JCPenney) closed.

Always confirm local hours, as exceptions may apply.