Many shops do open on Easter Sunday , but it depends a lot on the country and the specific store. In general, smaller convenience stores, some grocery chains, pharmacies, and big-box stores like Walmart or Home Depot may be open , while Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Aldi, and many larger retailers are often closed or have reduced hours.

Usually open

  • Walmart.
  • Home Depot.
  • Kroger-owned stores.
  • Whole Foods, often with modified hours.
  • Safeway/Albertsons banners, such as Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Vons, and Tom Thumb.
  • CVS and some pharmacies, though hours may vary.
  • 7-Eleven and other convenience stores.

Usually closed

  • Target.
  • Costco.
  • Sam’s Club.
  • Aldi.
  • Lowe’s.
  • Best Buy.

Best move

  • Check your local store’s holiday hours before heading out, because many chains vary by location and some stores reduce hours on Easter Sunday.
  • If you want, I can also make you a country-specific Easter Sunday shop list for the UK, US, or your local area.