Easter Monday 2026: Which Stores and Supermarkets Are Open?
- Retail and restaurant operations across the United States varied significantly on April 5, 2026, as businesses observed the Easter holiday.
- A variety of large-scale retailers and grocery stores maintained operations on April 5, 2026.
- Other open retailers included 7-Eleven, Barnes & Noble, Bass Pro Shops, Big Lots, BJ's Wholesale, and Family Dollar.
Retail and restaurant operations across the United States varied significantly on April 5, 2026, as businesses observed the Easter holiday. While several major retail giants and grocery chains closed their doors, a substantial number of supermarkets, pharmacies, and fast-food providers remained open to accommodate last-minute consumer demand.
Retailers and Grocery Stores Open on April 5, 2026
A variety of large-scale retailers and grocery stores maintained operations on April 5, 2026. According to reporting from CBS News and WCNC, the following stores were listed as open:
- Walmart
- Kroger (including Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, and Smith’s Food and Drug)
- Trader Joe’s (except for locations in Portland, Maine)
- Whole Foods (though stores closed early at either 6 p.m. Or 8 p.m. Depending on location. Portland, Maine locations were closed)
- Dollar General
- CVS
- Walgreens
- Home Depot
- Food Lion
- Stop & Shop (though pharmacies were closed)
- IKEA
- Albertson’s
- Giant Eagle
- Harris Teeter
- Lidl
- Meijer
- Safeway
- Wegman’s
Other open retailers included 7-Eleven, Barnes & Noble, Bass Pro Shops, Big Lots, BJ’s Wholesale, and Family Dollar. Petco and PetSmart also remained operational.
Some retailers operated with limited availability. Ace Hardware, American Eagle, and Apple reported that select locations may have been open while others remained closed, with hours varying by specific site.
Retailers and Grocery Stores Closed on April 5, 2026
Several major corporations closed all locations on April 5, 2026, to observe the holiday. Based on data from CBS News, TODAY, and WCNC, the following businesses were closed:
- Target
- Costco
- ALDI
- Lowe’s
- Macy’s
- Kohl’s
- JCPenney
- Nordstrom (with the exception of a few select locations in California, Florida, and New York)
- Best Buy
- The Container Store
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
- H-E-B
- Hobby Lobby
- HomeGoods
- Homesense
- Marshalls
- Michaels
- Natural Grocers
- Nordstrom Rack
- Publix
- Sam’s Club
- TJ Maxx
- Sierra
Dining and Fast Food Availability
The food service sector saw widespread availability on April 5, 2026. Restaurant chains and fast-food providers that remained open included McDonald’s, Subway, Taco Bell, Domino’s, Dunkin’, IHOP, and Burger King. Other open establishments included Starbucks, Wendy’s, Cracker Barrel, and Golden Corral. Applebee’s operated at select locations.
Logistics and Financial Markets
Shipping and postal services operated under modified schedules. The United States Postal Service retail locations remained open, and delivery services continued as normal on April 5, 2026. FedEx provided partial services, with retail locations open under modified hours and shipping limited to FedEx Logistics and FedEx Custom Critical.
In contrast, all UPS services were closed on April 5, 2026, due to the holiday.
The financial markets were impacted by the preceding holiday. The stock market was closed on April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday, with trading scheduled to resume on Monday, April 6, 2026.