Easter 2018 Grocery Hours In GA: Publix, Kroger, Walmart, Target

Whether you're hosting a small Easter dinner or feeding a crowd of family and friends, it seems like some key ingredient is missing that requires a quick run to the grocery store. Everyone has a last-minute purchase — paprika for the deviled eggs or chocolate bunnies for the kids — and your store may be closed.

Here is a list of Georgia grocery stores that will be open and those that will close on Easter Sunday, along with their hours. However, it is always a good idea to call ahead and make sure the store has the item you're looking for in stock.

Many food stores in the region will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 1, although some will operate as normal on the holiday. Here is the status for Atlanta area grocery chains, taken from their websites and emails to Patch. Some stores may vary.

• Publix: All stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, then open regular store hours on Monday. Customers can visit publix.com to verify their store operating hours.
• Kroger: Stores will be open regular hours on Sunday.
• Albertson’s: Open normal store hours on Easter.
• Save-A-Lot: Open regular hours.
• Piggly Wiggly: All stores closed on Easter.
• Winn Dixie: Closed on Easter Sunday.
• Trader Joes: Stores will close at 5 p.m. on Easter.
• Whole Foods: Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Easter.
• Fresh Market: Stores are closed on Sunday.
• ALDI: All stores are closed for Easter Sunday.
• Costco: All stores are closed on Easter.
• Sam's Club: Stores will be closed on Easter.
• Walmart: Stores will be open regular hours.
• Target: Store are closed on Easter Sunday.

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