Publix, Kroger, Walmart, Aldi: GA Easter Grocery Store Hours 2020

ATLANTA, GA — Easter Sunday will be celebrated differently across Georgia 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 Georgia 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 the Atlanta region that have said they will be open for business on Easter Sunday:

• Whole Foods
• Kroger
• Piggly Wiggly
• Winn-Dixie
• Dollar General
• CVS

• Kmart
• Walmart
• Walgreens

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

• Publix
• BJ's Wholesale Club
• Aldi
• Costco
• Sam's Club
• Sears
• Target
• Trader Joe's

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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 Georgia.

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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.