Easter 2026 Supermarkets Open Hours

Planning your Easter shopping? Keep in mind that some supermarkets close for the holiday – and even those that stay open may have shorter hours. To help you avoid any last-minute surprises, we’ve put together a quick guide to major grocery stores and their holiday schedules.

Let’s face it – prepping for a festive meal is always a bit hectic. Forgetting one small ingredient can throw off your entire plan, especially if you find out the store’s closed when it’s already too late.

Here’s what we know about store hours on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026

Which Grocery Stores Are Open on Easter?

We’ve gathered a list of popular supermarkets that plan to welcome customers on Easter. Most are retailers whose weekly flyers are featured right here on our site – but we’ve gone beyond just those to give you a more complete picture.

Just remember: some grocery stores will be closing earlier than usual, so be sure to double-check hours at your local location.

Kroger

All Kroger stores will be open on Easter. In more rural areas, hours may vary based on local traffic and store manager discretion. Expect shortened hours across the board. And also open other stores under Kroger umbrella: Metro Market, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers etc. This day, special military discount is 10%.

CVS

This pharmacy chain is known for staying open during most holidays, including Easter – though hours may vary by location.

Dierbergs

Stores will be closed on Sunday, April 5th.

Wayfield

Stores will be closed on Sunday, April 5th.

Stop and Shop

All Stop and Shop stores will stay open for the Sunday, April 5th, 2026.

Dollar General

True to form, Dollar General will be open on Easter, keeping convenience front and center for last-minute shoppers.

Albertsons

All stores will be open. And this day, You get 10% off on Your in-store grocery purchase.

Karns Foods

Stores will be closed on Sunday, April 5th.

Publix

Publix locations usually closed for the holiday.

H-E-B

This Texas favorite is closed for business on Sunday, April 5th, 2026.

Target

Target stores are usually open on Easter.

Smart and Final

Smart and Final will be stay open for the holiday, as it has in previous years.

Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts stores will be open on Easter and ready to serve their health-conscious shoppers.

ACME, Safeway

Owned by Albertsons, these stores typically follow the same holiday hours – which means they’re expected to be open. The same applies to Jewel-Osco, Vons, and a few other regional chains under Albertsons umbrella. Pharmacies of this chains will be closed.

Winn Dixie

These stores stay open on Easter.

Giant Food

Giant Food stores will be open regular hours on Easter.

Bob's of Windham IGA Markets

All stores of this chain will be closed April 5th, 2026.

This is a preliminary list based on currently available information. We’ll keep updating it as more stores confirm their business hours. If you don’t see your favorite store here, don’t worry – you can always check closer to the date using the store locator on the brand’s official website.

You can also find updated store hours in the weekly flyers we publish regularly right here on our site.

Stay connected – and don’t miss a deal. Happy shopping!