Is Walmart closed on Easter Sunday 2022? Find out which stores are open this weekend
Easter is this Sunday, April 17, but if you need to make a last-minute grocery store run for eggs, candy or food coloring don’t fret — most grocery stores in the Fort Worth area will be open.
Easter, a Christian holiday, is not recognized as a federal holiday. The Friday before Easter, known as Good Friday, and the Monday after Easter, referred to as Easter Monday, are also celebrated by some but are not federal holidays.
Unlike holidays such as Christmas, many stores and services will remain operational over the Easter weekend.
Here’s which stores, banks and city services will be open over the Easter weekend.
Is Walmart open on Easter? What other grocery stores will be open for Easter?
Yes, Walmart will be open their regular operational hours on Easter. Other area grocery stores that will be open on Sunday include Kroger, Tom Thumb and Albertsons.
Is Target closed on Easter? What other grocery stores are closed on Easter?
Target stores will be closed on Easter. Sam’s Club, Costco, Central Market and H-E-B will also be closed on Easter Sunday.
Will trash pickup continue on Friday and Monday?
Yes, Fort Worth garbage, recycling, and yard waste collections will take place as normally scheduled, a city spokesperson said.
Will banks be open on Easter weekend?
While Easter is not recognized as a federal reserve or bank holiday, most banks are already closed on Sundays and some on Saturdays as well, such as Wells Fargo branches. Call your local bank branch to check on modified operational hours for Good Friday.
Will the post office be open on Good Friday and Easter Monday?
Post offices will not be closed on Good Friday or Easter Monday. While Easter is not a holiday recognized by the USPS, post offices will be closed on the day because it falls on a Sunday.
This story was originally published April 14, 2022 at 12:32 PM.
