Walmart stores will be open on Easter, operating under regular hours at most locations, according to the company's website and USA TODAY.
Most Walmart locations typically operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., offering shoppers last-minute grocery and household options when other services are closed, USA TODAY reported.
Shoppers are advised to call local stores before visiting, because hours can vary by location and some chains publish reduced or shortened holiday schedules, USA TODAY recommended.
Banks, post offices and many shipping services will not operate for regular business on the holiday, creating additional demand for stores that remain open, USA TODAY reported.
Stores Hours Grocery Chains Restaurants And Shipping Services
Grocery chains expected to be open include many Kroger family banners such as Ralphs, King Soopers and Kroger, along with Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Wegmans and Food Lion, USA TODAY reported.
Certain grocers listed specific hours, with Meijer open from 6 a.m. to midnight and BJ's warehouses operating from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., while Giant Eagle plans to close at 4 p.m., USA TODAY reported.
Several major warehouse and discount chains will be closed, including Costco and Sam's Club, and Target will also be closed for the holiday, USA TODAY reported.
Retailers and specialty stores vary in participation, with Home Depot open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Ace Hardware largely open, Sephora and Barnes & Noble open, and IKEA closing at 6 p.m., USA TODAY reported.
Other retail openings include Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's with midday hours, REI with limited hours, Petco open, and PetSmart operating from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., USA TODAY reported.
Several department and discount chains listed as closed include TJ Maxx, Marshall's, HomeGoods, Lowe's, Macy's, Kohl's and Office Depot and OfficeMax, USA TODAY reported.
Pharmacies will generally be available, with CVS open and Walgreens operating on regular hours at many locations, though USA TODAY advised calling local pharmacies to confirm specific times.
Restaurant availability also varies, with chains such as McDonald's, Starbucks, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse and many others open, while Chick-fil-A, Chipotle and Raising Cane's are closed, USA TODAY reported.
Postal retail counters will be closed and regular mail deliveries will not run, while Priority Mail Express still moves on the holiday, and UPS and FedEx pickup and delivery services will not operate, USA TODAY reported.
