Seasonal & Holidays

Whole Foods, Meijer, Trader Joe, Walgreens Open In Illinois On Easter

Several retailers across the state will be open during normal business hours on Easter Sunday to allow shoppers access to what they need.

Meijer is among the retailers who will be open on Easter Sunday to provide local residents with the opportunity to pick up items they may need for brunch or a special family meal.
Meijer is among the retailers who will be open on Easter Sunday to provide local residents with the opportunity to pick up items they may need for brunch or a special family meal. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

ILLINOIS — Easter Sunday is nearly here. Many Illinois families look forward to gathering around the dinner table with their loved ones and enjoying an elaborate holiday meal of ham, potatoes, and other staples.

However, even the best chefs sometimes forget a key ingredient or two needed to make their holiday meal unforgettable. Luckily, several major grocery store chains will be open on Easter Sunday.

Patch has compiled a helpful list of stores that will be open on Easter Sunday and those that won’t. As always, we encourage you to call your local store beforehand to confirm the locations' hours.

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ALDI: All stores are closed on Easter Sunday.

Costco: All locations will be closed on Easter Sunday.

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CVS: While many CVS Pharmacy locations, including 24-hour locations, will remain open with regular hours on Easter, some pharmacies may have reduced hours or be closed for the holiday. Call ahead or visit cvs.com to confirm local store and pharmacy hours.

Jewel-Osco: Stores will be open on Easter Sunday. Call ahead to confirm hours.

Meijer: Stores are open during regular hours on Easter Sunday.

Sam’s Club: All locations are closed on Easter Sunday.

Sunset Foods: All locations as well as The Grand Food Centers will be open from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Target: Target stores will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Trader Joe’s: Stores will open during normal times and close at 5 p.m. on Easter Sunday.

Walgreens: Walgreens stores and pharmacies will be open during regular business hours on Easter. To find local store and pharmacy hours, visit the Walgreens store locator.

Walmart: Stores will be open on Easter Sunday.

Whole Foods: Stores will be open on Easter. Customers can visit Whole Foods’ website to find the regular hours of the location nearest them.

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