Easter Sunday 2025: What’s Open and Closed Across the U.S.
Today, Sunday, April 20, 2025, marks Easter Sunday — a widely celebrated holiday across the United States. While it’s not a federal holiday, millions of Americans observe it with religious services, family gatherings, and community events. As a result, many businesses either close their doors or operate on reduced hours. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend a massive $23.6 billion on Easter celebrations this year.
If you’re heading out today for last-minute groceries or planning a family dinner, it’s good to know which stores are open. Retail giants like Walmart, Kroger, Food Lion, Wegmans, and most Trader Joe’s locations will remain open with regular hours. However, it’s still wise to check with your local store as hours may vary by location.
On the other hand, several major retailers have chosen to close for the holiday. These include Target, Aldi, Lowe’s, and Best Buy. Warehouse clubs such as Costco and Sam’s Club are also shut for the day. Those hoping to shop for clothes or home essentials will have to wait until Monday, as stores like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Burlington, and JCPenney are also closed.
When it comes to dining out,
most fast-food chains including McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s will remain open, though their hours may differ depending on the location. Sit-down restaurants like Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, and Golden Corral are operating under normal schedules. However, other popular spots such as Applebee’s, IHOP, and Panera Bread may have limited hours — so calling ahead is recommended. Several chains like Chipotle, Zaxby’s, CAVA, Raising Cane’s, and In-N-Out have decided to close entirely for Easter.
As for financial institutions, most banks will be closed today, which is typical for Sundays. However, online and mobile banking services remain available. The stock markets — including the NYSE and Nasdaq — are closed for the weekend and will resume trading as usual on Monday.
Postal services are also affected.
United States Postal Service (USPS) offices will be closed, and there will be no standard mail delivery, as per regular Sunday protocol. However, USPS Express Critical services will still be available for urgent needs. FedEx has paused most of its services today, although select office locations may be open under modified hours. FedEx Custom Critical will remain in operation.
In summary, Easter Sunday 2025 sees a mix of closures and limited services. Whether you’re planning a quiet day at home or running a few errands, it’s smart to confirm hours ahead of time to avoid surprises. From all of us at NGN News, we wish you a joyful and peaceful Easter with your loved ones.