If you are in need of groceries, craft supplies or even a new sweater, you better hop to it before Easter Sunday. Many retailers and grocers will be closed.
Easter is one of the three holidays a year that Publix closes for, along with Thanksgiving and Christmas. The grocery chain is among many retailers, craft stores and malls that will be closed or adjust their hours for the holiday.
Here’s a roundup for shoppers.
Closed on Easter
- Aldi
- Costco
- Publix
- Sam’s Club
- Target
- JCPenney
- HomeGoods
- Barnes & Noble
- Hobby Lobby
- Michael’s Crafts
- Burlington
- Best Buy
- Apple stores
- T.J. Maxx
- Supercuts
Open or modified hours on Easter
Most Winn-Dixie stores in Florida will be open on both Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but hours may differ based on store location.
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Walmart only closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas, so it will be open on Easter Sunday with regular hours.
According to Whole Foods’ website, most store locations will be open on Easter Sunday with modified hours, closing early at 6 p.m.
Other stores open or with modified hours include:
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (most locations open)
- CVS
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Fresh Market (modified hours)
- Sprouts
- Walgreens
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