Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Aldi: Easter MD Grocery Store Hours 2020

MARYLAND — Easter Sunday will be celebrated differently across Maryland than in past years as the coronavirus outbreak prevents church services and large gatherings. But families will still observe the day with traditional foods, and it will likely be the first day off for many store employees who have been deemed as essential workers during the crisis.

Several grocery stores are open on April 12 in Maryland, although they may observe special holiday hours, or reduced hours because of coronavirus, according to store websites, offers.com, goodhousekeeping.com. Be sure to call ahead to check on store status before you leave home.

Here are the retailers in Maryland that have said they will be open for business on Easter Sunday:

• Whole Foods
• Wegmans
• Safeway
• Giant Food
• Harris Teeter
• ShopRite Supermarkets
• Fresh Market
• Weis
• Rite Aid
• Food Lion
• CVS:
• Kmart
• Walmart

Here are the stores that will be closed across Maryland on Easter Sunday:

• Aldi
• Costco
• Sam's Club
• Sears
• Target
• Trader Joe's

Additionally, although some stores will be open on Easter Sunday, people should not forget safe social distancing practices as they celebrate the religious holiday during the stay-at-home order in Maryland.

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One alternative to attending church in person is to view livestreamed or recorded services for Easter Sunday. For example, Pope Francis' Holy Week celebrations, including Mass on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, will be livestreamed.

The Pope's Easter celebrations will be broadcast live on the Vatican Media YouTube channel.

Check with your church to see how you can view Easter Sunday services in the safety of your home.