After muted Easter Sunday celebrations in 2020, many families and communities are hoping to be a little closer together this year, even if that means small groupings of people who have received their COVID-19 shots.
When the egg hunt is done, though, and you begin preparing the day’s big meal, you might inevitably discover you’ve forgotten a key ingredient. Or, after a year of home cooked meals, you might just discover that you would rather avoid the kitchen altogether.
Fortunately, many grocery stores and restaurants will be open on Easter, but if you’re looking to hit a department store, it’s a bit more hit or miss. Here’s a comprehensive look at which stores are open and closed on Easter 2021. (And, as usual, a reminder: Even if a store is listed below as open, it’s a good idea to check with them regarding hours.)
Which grocery stores are open on Easter Sunday 2021?
Albertson’s
Aldi (only in California and Arizona)
Baker’s
BJ’s Wholesale Club
City Market
Copps
Dillons
Food 4 Less
Foods Co.
Fred Meyer
Fresh Market (8a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Fry’s Food Stores
Gerbes
Harris Teeter
JayC Food Stores
King Soopers
Kroger (pharmacies closed)
Mariano’s
Meijer (curbside pickup and delivery on orders over $50)
Metro Market
Pay Less Super Markets
Owen’s
Pick ‘n Save
QFC
Roundy’s
Ralph’s
Ryler Foods
Safeway
Save A Lot
Stop & Shop
Smith’s Food and Drug
Trader Joe’s
Vitacost
Walmart
Wegmans
Whole Foods
Which grocery stores are closed on Easter Sunday 2021?
Aldi (all states but California and Arizona)
Costco
H-E-B
Publix
Sam’s Club
Sprouts Farmers Market
Target
Which retail stores are open on Easter Sunday 2021?
Last year, you didn’t really have the chance to grab a last-minute chocolate bunny, as virtually all major chains were closed. This year, you have a lot more flexibility. Among the stores that plan to be open this Easter are:
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Big Lots
CVS
Dollar General
Duane Reade
Kmart
PetSmart
Rite Aid
The Home Depot
Walgreens
Walmart
Which restaurants are open on Easter Sunday 2021?
Don’t feel like cooking? There are loads of restaurants open this year, though some might still be more focused on curbside or delivery. Call ahead if you’re hoping to dine-in to determine their availability.
Applebee’s
Benihana
Bonefish Grill
Boston Market
Capital Grille
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Cheesecake Factory
Chili’s
Cracker Barrell
Denny’s
Domino’s Pizza
Flemings Prime Steakhouse
Fogo de Chao
Ihop
Longhorn Steakhouse
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Metro Diner
McDonald’s
O’Charley’s
Olive Garden
Outback Steakhouse
P.F. Chang’s
Red Lobster
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Starbuck’s
Texas Roadhouse
Waffle House
Whataburger
