Easter 2026 Grocery And Retail Hours: What’s Open And Closed In WI

MILWAUKEE, WI — Most traditional grocery stores in Wisconsin will be open at least part of the day on Easter Sunday, although some big-box and warehouse stores will be closed for the major Christian holiday.

Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year. Unlike Christmas, its date varies because it is based on both the solar and lunar cycles, and the timing of the vernal equinox, which occurs from March 19-21. The equinox is a fixed date of March 21 on the ecclesiastic calendar, and Easter can be as early as March 22 or as late as April 25.

If you need to make a last-minute grocery run, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check store locators to see if local stores have adjusted their hours. It’s a good idea to fill prescriptions and pick up other medications before Easter. Although CVS and Walgreens pharmacies are open, expect shorter hours and reduced staffing.

These grocery stores with Wisconsin locations are open for at least part of the day on Easter:

• ACME Markets
• Albertsons
• BJ’s Wholesale
• Food Lion
• Harris Teeter
• Hy-Vee
• Ingles
• Jewel Osco
• Kroger (hours vary by location)
• Meijer
• Piggly Wiggly
• Safeway
• ShopRite
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• Stop & Shop (typically reduced hours)
• Trader Joe’s
• Walmart (typically regular hours)
• Wegmans (generally open)
• Whole Foods (typically reduced hours)
• Winn-Dixie

Other Stores That Are Open

Bass Pro Shops, Big Lots, Cabela’s, DSW, IKEA, and Ulta Beauty are also open, although they may operate on a holiday schedule.

The Home Depot stores are expected to be open. However, rival home improvement stores such as Lowe’s and Menards are closed. Independently owned Ace Hardware stores are generally closed, but this may vary by location.

Stores That Are Closed

Grocery stores that will be closed on Easter include Aldi, Big Y, Costco, Giant Food, H-E-B, Publix, Target and Sam’s Club.

Most major retail, big box and department stores will be closed on Easter, including:

• Apple Store
• Best Buy
• Bloomingdale’s
• Bob’s Discount Furniture
• Burlington
• The Container Store
• Crate & Barrel
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Dillards
• Five Below
• Goodwill
• Hobby Lobby
• HomeGoods
• Kohl’s,
• Macy’s
• Michaels
• JCPenney
• Nordstrom
• Nordstrom Rack
• Office Depot
• Staples
• TJMaxx
• Marshalls

Sources for this report are store websites, Parade, Newsweek and Passionate Penney Pincher.