Is Kroger Open or Closed on Easter Sunday 2026?
We've all been there. Easter Sunday has arrived, you've got people coming over, but there's something you still need. And you're not sure whether your local grocery store will be open on Easter Sunday 2026.
Will Kroger be open on Easter? Easter Sunday falls on April 5, 2026.
According to TODAY, a Kroger spokesperson indicated that "a majority of Kroger grocery stores will be open during regular business hours on Easter Sunday. Standard store hours are typically 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. or 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., but hours may vary by location." As a result, it's a good idea to call ahead.
Kroger does have a store locator listed on its website. You can find a Kroger store by city, state, or zip code and get store hours.
Some Other Grocery Stores Will Also Be Open on Easter Sunday 2026
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According to TODAY, some other grocery stores will also be open. They include Walmart, Trader Joe's, Meijer, Winn-Dixie, and Whole Foods.
On the other hand, Publix stores will not be open on Easter, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.Easter is one of only three holidays on which the Publix stores close, the newspaper reported. The other holidays are Thanksgiving and Christmas.
According to Britannica, "Easter, principal festival of the Christianchurch, which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. The Resurrection is a central doctrine of Christianity and forms the basis of salvation and the hope of eternal life." Of course, some people celebrate Easter in a secular fashion, with an Easter bunny delibering eggs and candy to children.
"Although still predominantly a religious festival, in some places the introduction of customs such as egg hunts and treat-filled baskets from the Easter bunny has gradually led to the holiday being embraced by both Christian and secularcommunities, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom," Britannica notes.
According to Smithsonian Magazine, the Easter Bunny has a long history as well. "In European traditions, the Easter bunny is known as the Easter hare. The symbolism of the hare has had many tantalizing ritual and religious roles down through the years," the magazine noted.
"Hares were given ritual burials alongside humans during the Neolithic age in Europe. Archaeologists have interpreted this as a religious ritual, with hares representing rebirth," it added.
Kroger's History is Rooted in 1880s Cincinnati, Ohio
Kroger's history dates to the late 1880s.
"Our story began in 1883, when Barney Kroger invested his life savings of $372 to open a single grocery store at 66 Pearl Street in downtown Cincinnati. He had a simple motto: “Be particular. Never sell anything you would not want yourself," its website says.
"Today, the Kroger Company is still particular. We think strategically about how we serve customers and community, and how we create the future of grocery retail. With more than 2,700 stores in 35 states, we meet our customers’ changing needs by making fresh food more accessible," Kroger added.
"Our current practices are rooted in Barney Kroger’s early efforts to serve customers through food freshness, low prices and innovation—fundamentals that remain at the heart of our Kroger mission today."