What's Open For 2022 Easter Holiday Weekend In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Whether you celebrate the Christian holiday of Easter, the Jewish holiday of Passover, the two holidays will overlap during the weekend of April 16-17. As the Easter holiday falls on a Sunday, closures may be limited.

Alexandria city government does not typically close for Good Friday before Easter. However, there are a few service changes for services that do operate on Sundays.

Here are the changes for the Easter holiday:

• Alexandria Library: All Alexandria Library locations will be closed on Sunday, April 17.
• Alexandria City Public Schools: Closed for spring break April 11-15. There is no school for students on April 18 due to a teacher work day.
• Recreation centers: All recreation centers are closed on Sunday, April 17.
• Torpedo Factory Art Center: Closed on Sunday, April 17.
• Metro: Metrorail has increased service the weekend of April 16 and 17 due to cherry blossom season. Metrorail be open at 7 a.m., and close at 1 a.m. Saturday and midnight Sunday. On the Blue, Orange and Silver Lines, trains run every 20 minutes. On Saturday, trains will bypass the Capital South station. from opening to no later than 7 p.m. Yellow Line trains run every 20 minutes. See more details about weekend service.
• Museums: Alexandria Archaeology Museum is typically closed on Easter. Call museums before visiting to confirm hours. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/Historic.
• Old Town North Farmers Market: Canceled Sunday, April 17 due to Easter.

Here is the status of Alexandria grocery store hours on Sunday, April 17:

• The Fresh Market: Bradlee Shopping Center, 3680 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Giant: 3131 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m. 621 E Glebe Rd, Alexandria, VA 22305. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 6200 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312. Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Harris Teeter: 735 N Saint Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Shops at Foxchase, 4641 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304. Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Aldi: 425 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301. Hours: closed. 4580 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22304. Hours: closed. 4602 Kenmore Avenue Alexandria, VA 22304. Hours: closed.
• Lidl: 6548 Little River Turnpike, Lincolnia, VA 22312. Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Wegmans: 7905 Hilltop Village Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22315 Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Target: Potomac Yard Center, 3101 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305. Hours: closed.
• Trader Joe's: 612 N St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Whole Foods: Duke Street Plaza, 1700 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Safeway: 500 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. 3526 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302. Hours: 24 hours. 299 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304. Hours: 6 a.m.-12 a.m.
• Balducci's: 600 Franklin St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
• BJ's Wholesale: 101 S. Van Dorn St. Alexandria, VA 22304. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.