The Easter Bunny is arriving this weekend, and if you need to make a last-minute trip to the grocery store before your Easter gathering, you’ll have options.
While some national grocers such as Costco, Aldi, and Publix will be closed on Sunday, March 31, others like Walmart, Kroger and Food Lion will be open.
Easter is an important holiday for millions of people around the world who follow the Christian faith, as the day celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and follows a 40-day period known as Lent. The date Easter is celebrated changes from year to year because it is one of several “moveable feasts” in the liturgical year, according to the History Channel. Others include Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday.
Here’s what you need to know about which grocery stores will be open and closed on Easter Sunday.
Why does Easter change every year?Here’s how the date has been historically determined.
Is Walmart open on Easter?
Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Easter, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Target open on Easter?
All Target stores will be closed on Sunday, March 31, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is Kroger open on Easter?
Most stores in the Kroger family of companies will be open on Sunday, March 31.
The Kroger family of stores includes: Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s…
