This Friday heralds the onset of a holiday weekend for those celebrating Easter, setting the stage for a blend of tradition and festivity. As families and communities prepare for this meaningful time, it’s essential to be aware of how it might impact daily routines, especially regarding store and business operations.

Good Friday and Easter Sunday in 2026 fall on April 3 and April 5, respectively. As you make plans to venture out on these days, remember that certain businesses might be closed, depending on your location. This can affect your shopping and travel plans, so it’s wise to check ahead.

Understanding the holiday’s observance is crucial. Although Good Friday isn’t recognized as a federal holiday, states such as North Carolina, Texas, and New Jersey treat it as a state holiday. In these states, local and state government offices will shut their doors, although federal entities like the USPS will continue operations as usual.

For those intending to shop, there’s good news. Major retailers like Costco, Target, Walmart, and Kroger plan to maintain their usual hours on Good Friday, offering convenience for last-minute holiday preparations. Additionally, most major banks will remain open, as Good Friday does not affect their federal holiday schedule.

What’s open and closed on Good Friday 2026:

As the weekend approaches, keeping these details in mind will ensure that your Easter celebrations go smoothly, whether you’re staying home or heading out to enjoy the holiday spirit.

OPEN

Most retail stores, including Costco, Target, Walmart and Kroger, plan to be open during regular business hours on Good Friday. Since it’s not a federal holiday, most major banks will remain open, as well.

USPS, UPS and Fedex will be open and operate on normal delivery schedules.

CLOSED

Some public school districts and religious schools will be closed on Good Friday. Others may be closed for spring break which happens to coincide with Good Friday this year. Make sure to check your local school’s calendar.

Additionally, U.S. stock markets will be closed on Good Friday.

What’s open and closed this Easter Sunday 2026:

OPEN

• CVS
• Dollar General
• Home Depot
• Kroger and its sister chains (including Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Fred Meyer and others)
• Trader Joe’s
• Walgreens
• Walmart
• Whole Foods

Make sure to check your local store’s hours, as some may close early or have reduced hours on Easter.

FedEx office locations will be open with modified hours, but FedEx will not operate delivery services with the exception of Custom Critical and FedEx Logistics deliveries.

CLOSED

These stores are closing Easter Sunday to give employees the opportunity to rest and be with their families.

• Aldi
• Costco
• H-E-B
• Lowe’s
• Publix
• Sam’s Club
• Target

Businesses and government agencies that are not typically open on Sundays will also not be open on Easter Sunday.

This story was previously published and has been updated.