Today is Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 — and if you’ve suddenly realised you need milk, a last-minute outfit, or a prescription refill, you might be in for a surprise. A significant number of major retailers are closed today, while others are operating on reduced hours. Here’s exactly what’s open and what’s shut, so you don’t waste a trip.

Mail, Deliveries, and the Stock Market — What’s Happening Today

USPS won’t be delivering mail today — but that’s standard for any Sunday, not an Easter-specific closure. The one exception is Priority Mail Express, which continues to operate. UPS and FedEx have also halted most regular deliveries, with UPS Express Critical and FedEx Custom Critical as the only active services. Physical locations for both carriers are either closed or running modified hours.

Schools are closed as usual for the weekend, and many are in the middle of spring break. If you have stock market investments, both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will resume normal trading on Monday, April 6.

Grocery Stores — Plan Ahead Because the List Is Long

Easter Sunday is genuinely not the day to realise you’ve run out of something. Several major grocery chains are fully closed today:

Aldi — Closed Costco — Closed H-E-B — Closed Target — Closed Sam’s Club — Closed

The good news is that several stores are still open if you need a last-minute grocery run:

7-Eleven — Open Kroger — Open Sprouts — Open Trader Joe’s — Open Whole Foods — Open

Always worth calling your local branch first though — hours can vary by location and some may be running a reduced schedule today.

Clothing Stores — Don’t Count on a Last-Minute Easter Outfit

If you left your Easter outfit shopping until today, most of the major department and clothing stores have locked up for the holiday:

JCPenney — Closed Kohl’s — Closed Macy’s — Closed Marshalls — Closed Nordstrom — Closed T.J. Maxx — Closed Target — Closed

Your one lifeline is Walmart, which remains open today. It’s not the most glamorous destination for a new dress or blazer, but it’ll do in a pinch.

Home Improvement and Craft Stores — Mostly Shut

Hoping to squeeze in a DIY project or craft session this Easter? You’ll have limited options. Lowe’s is closed today, but Home Depot is open — though with reduced hours, so check before you head out. On the crafting side, both Michaels and Hobby Lobby are closed, meaning any creative projects involving specialty supplies will have to wait until Monday.

Lowe’s — Closed Michaels — Closed Hobby Lobby — Closed Home Depot — Open (reduced hours)

Pharmacies — You’re Covered If You Need Them

The one category where you don’t need to worry is pharmacies. Both CVS and Walgreens are open today — a genuine relief if someone at home gets sick or needs a prescription on a holiday. That said, individual locations may have shorter hours than usual, so a quick check online or a phone call before you drive over is worth the 30 seconds it takes.

CVS — Open (hours may vary) Walgreens — Open (hours may vary)

The bottom line: if you need something today, Walmart, Whole Foods, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Home Depot, CVS, and Walgreens are your best bets. For everything else — plan ahead next year.