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Are Banks Open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Monday?

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When holidays roll around, people often wonder if their local bank or credit union branch will be open during the holiday and the days around it. It’s frustrating going to your financial institution to find that it’s unexpectedly closed due to a holiday. So, are banks open on Good Friday, the Easter weekend, and Easter Monday?

Are Banks Open On Good Friday?

Good Friday, the Friday before Easter is a Christian holiday, but it isn’t a Federal holiday. Most businesses, including banks, credit unions, and post offices, are open Friday. While this is the general rule, there may be some exceptions, so it pays to contact your local bank, credit union, and the post office to make sure it’s open regular business hours.

Easter Saturday

The day before Easter is not a federal holiday, so if your bank, credit union, or post office is normally open on Saturdays, it will likely open this Saturday as well. This is the general rule, with a few exceptions, so contact the specific institution directly to confirm that they will be open.

Easter Sunday

Most banks and credit unions don’t even list Easter Sunday as a holiday on their holiday schedule calendar because almost all financial institutions are closed on Sundays. (The one exception is TD Bank which is open most Sundays.) As you might expect, all banks and credit unions are closed on Easter Sunday for the holiday, including TD Bank. Since this is the norm for banks, credit unions, and post offices, it isn’t usually an inconvenience for most people.

Easter Monday

The Monday after Easter is not a federal holiday (although it is a bank holiday in some countries outside the U.S.). Like Good Friday, most businesses adhere to normal business hours. You can contact your local institutions to make sure, but the norm is to treat Easter Monday as a regular business day.

While the banks won’t physically open on Sunday, you can still take care of many of your banking needs through the bank’s ATM systems which usually remain open 24/7. Another option is to use your financial institution’s online services, which should also allow you to carry out many standard banking functions. Thankfully, Easter is one of the few holidays in the U.S. where there isn’t much disruption to the normal business hours of most banks, credit unions. and post offices.

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Is Costco Open on Easter Sunday 2019?

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When it comes to the holidays, things get busy and you can easily become distracted and forget what is open and what is closed. For a large portion of holidays banks, post offices and the stock market are closed. However, what about the other places, like retail stores?

Some stores, like Target, are closing for the Easter holiday. Many banks will be closed because the holiday falls on a Sunday. Post offices will be closed for the same reason. The stock market will recognize the holiday on the Friday before Easter (Good Friday). However, the closings make people wonder if some of their favorite places to shop will still be open. Costco, a leading retailer in the United States is known to observe some of the less popular holidays. Will the wholesale club be open on Easter?

Is Costco Open on Easter Sunday?

Costco is closed on Easter Sunday. Costco closes on a few holidays throughout the year and Easter happens to be one of them. The wholesale retailer will be open regular hours throughout the week of Easter, but they will close on Sunday, April 21 this year.

When Do Costco Stores Close?

Costco closes its doors more than most retailers. Unlike Walmart, Costco closes on Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day and other holidays. Here is the 2019 Costco holiday schedule:

Tuesday, January 1, 2019: Costco is closed on New Year’s Day
Monday, January 21, 2019: Costco is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Thursday, February 14, 2019: Costco is open on Valentine’s Day
Monday, February 18, 2019: Costco is open on Presidents’ Day
Sunday, March 17, 2019: Costco is open on St. Patrick’s Day
Friday, April 19, 2019: Costco is open on Good Friday
Saturday, April 20, 2019: Costco is open on Easter Saturday
Sunday, April 21, 2019: Costco is closed on Easter Sunday
Monday, April 22, 2019: Costco is open on Easter Monday
Sunday, May 12, 2019: Costco is open on Mother’s Day
Monday, May 27, 2019: Costco is closed on Memorial Day
Sunday, June 16, 2019: Costco is open on Father’s Day
Thursday, July 4, 2019: Costco is closed on Independence Day
Monday, September 2, 2019: Costco is closed on Labor Day
Monday, October 14, 2019: Costco is open on Columbus Day
Thursday, October 31, 2019: Costco is open on Halloween
Monday, November 11, 2019: Costco is open on Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 28, 2019: Costco is closed on Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday, December 24, 2019: Costco is open, but closes early on Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25, 2019: Costco is closed on Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31, 2019: Costco is open, but closes early on New Year’s Eve
Wednesday, January 1, 2020: Costco is closed on New Year’s Day 2019

If there is a local store near you that you are wondering about, you can always call and ask about the hours of operations on Easter. While Costco will be closed on Sunday, other retailers are open. Because of this, it is a good idea to call ahead or check online or check here to find out what’s open on Easter Sunday. However, no matter what your needs may be, Costco will be open on Monday to fulfill them.

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Retail Stores Open and Closed on Easter 2017

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When holidays in the US approach, it’s always a challenge to know which stores will be open and which stores won’t. That’s because there is no set criteria which determines whether a store remains open or not. Whether it’s a federal holiday or a religious holiday, each store chain gets to decide for themselves. This means some stores may be open on some holidays while closed on others. With Easter fast approaching, many people are wondering if and when their favorite stores will be open over the Easter weekend. You can find a list of stores below which will be open and closed on Easter Sunday.

Target

Target is closed Easter. Target is a store where there is a lot of confusion whether or not their stores are open on Easter due to wrong information on the Internet. Target stores are closed on April 16 (which has been confirmed), but will be open for business on the other days of Easter weekend.

Walmart

Walmart is open Easter. Walmart is one of the stores which keeps its doors open on April 16, 2017. If you are in need of getting some last minute goodies for the holiday, or want to start shopping for Easter bargain as the store discounts holiday items not sold, you can begin doing it on Easter Sunday. You can see Walmart’s entire weekend schedule from Good Friday to Easter Monday by visiting your local store’s website.

Costco

Costco is closed Easter. Costco is another major retailer that closed for Easter Sunday. The warehouse closes for seven days out of the year, with April 16 being one of them. Costco stores will be open on Good Friday and Easter Saturday and Monday.

Below is a list of more stores which will be open on Easter Sunday. Many of these stores will be operating on Sunday or limited holiday hours, so it’s best to call to confirm the hours they will be open on April 16. There also may be a few exceptions depending on location, so again, the best policy is to call and confirm before going.

  • Kmarts are open on Easter
  • CVS Caremark is open on Easter
  • Walgreens is open on Easter
  • Rite Aid is open on Easter
  • BJs Wholesale Club is open on Easter
  • Sears is open on Easter
  • Lowe’s is open on Easter
  • Home Depot is open on Easter
  • Safeway is open on Easter
  • Kroger is open on Easter
  • Convenience stores like 7-11 are open on Easter
  • Starbucks is open on Easter
  • Half Price Books stores is open on Easter
  • DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse is open on Easter
  • Petco is open on Easter
  • Dollar Tree is open on Easter
  • Tanger Outlet is open on Easter
  • Whataburger is open on Easter

Here is the list of stores which will be closed on Easter Sunday:

  • Sams Club is closed on Easter
  • Martin’s Food Stores is closed on Easter
  • Publix is closed on Easter
  • Macy’s is closed on Easter
  • Marshalls is closed on Easter
  • HEB is closed on Easter
  • Kohl’s is closed on Easter
  • JC Penny is closed on Easter
  • Nordstrom is closed on Easter
  • Dillard’s is closed on Easter
  • Neiman Marcus is closed on Easter
  • Belks is closed on Easter
  • Marshalls is closed on Easter
  • Saks Fifth Avenue is closed on Easter
  • Best Buy is closed on Easter
  • Party City is closed on Easter
  • Michael’s Crafts is closed on Easter
  • Joann Fabric and Craft is closed on Easter

If you know of other stores which will be open or closed for Easter Sunday, leave them as a comment and I will add them to the list.

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What’s Open and Closed on Easter Sunday 2016

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This article has been updated for Easter 2016

Even though Easter is a religious holiday, and not a federal holiday, it’s still a holiday celebrated by many people in the United States. Due to this, it can get confusing as to what places will and won’t be open for the holiday. Below lists some of the places you can expect to be open on March 27, 2016, and those places which will be closed.

Retail Stores

Large retail stores may be open or closed on Easter. This is really on a case by case with retailers splitting on whether to stay open or not on March 27. Some big name stores remain closed (Costco and Target are two), while others like Walmart stay open. For those wanting to know if a particular retail store will be open, visit the list of stores open and closed on Easter.

Drug Stores

Drug stores are open on Easter. If you have one of the three big drugstore chains (CVS Caremark, Rite Aid and Walgreens) near your house, they will be open on March 27. Drugstores are one of the few full size retailers which stay open 365 days a year.

Grocery Stores

Grocery stores may be open or closed depending on the chain. Some grocery store chains close for Easter Sunday, while others remain open. For example, Publix grocery stores close for the holiday, while Safeway and Kroger remain open. If you find you need to make a grocery store run at the last minute, it’s best to call ahead to confirm whether or not your local grocery store is open.

Convenience Stores

Major chain convenience stores are open on Easter. The vast majority of convenience stores (7-11, Circle K, etc.) will remain open on March 27. These stores usually remain open every day of the year.

Restaurants

Restaurants may be open or closed on Easter. It depends on the individual restaurant (or restaurant chain) as to whether or not they will be open on Easter. Some restaurants will have special hours and menus, especially for Easter brunch. The best course of action is to call any restaurant to confirm their Easter hours before going.

Gas Stations

Gas stations will be open on Easter. For those who will be traveling on March 27, there shouldn’t be any issues finding gas. Gas stations will be open for business in most cases, and even if a local one is closed, there should be another nearby that’s open.

Stock Markets

The stock markets are closed on Easter. Since March 27 is a Sunday and the stock markets are closed on Sundays, both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ will be closed for Easter. They will also be closed on Good Friday (March 25) as part of the stock market holiday schedule.

Libraries

Libraries are closed on Easter. If you like to visit your local library on weekends, make sure to note that the library will be closed on March 27.

Schools

Schools are closed on Easter. Since Easter lands on a Sunday, which is a day when schools are typically closed anyway, there are no classes at private and public schools on March 27. Some schools may also be on Spring vacation.

Government Offices

Government offices are closed on Easter. Even though it’s not a federal holiday, since easter is on a Sunday, federal, state and city government offices will be closed. There may be exceptions for essential government workers such as police and firefighters, but the vast majority of government offices will be closed

Banks and Credit Unions

Banks and credit unions are closed on Easter. There aren’t many banks open on Sunday, but even the few which are will be closed on Easter. For those who need to use bank services, you may be able to do so through the bank’s ATMs, their websites or their mobile phone apps.

Post Office, UPS and FedEx

Post offices and FedEx are closed, UPS is open on Easter. Both the United States Postal Service (USPS) and Federal Express (FedEx) are closed on Easter. United Parcel Service (UPS) recognizes the holiday, but doesn’t observe it. All their trucks will run as normal on Easter.

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Is Walmart Open on Easter Sunday 2016?

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There are times when a holiday comes, and despite the best of intentions, you still need to get something for it on the actual day of the holiday. For those who need to get supplies or other items on Easter Sunday, it’s important to know which retail stores are actually open on the March 27, 2016. While there are a number of retailers such as Target and Costco which will be closed on Easter, that’s not the case with Walmart. The Walmart holiday schedule shows there is only a single day each year when Walmart stores are closed, and that’s on Christmas, not Easter. For those who find they need to make a trip to their local Walmart over the Easter weekend, the following is the schedule for Walmart stores:

Is Walmart open on Good Friday?

Yes, Walmart is open on Good Friday. March 25, or Good Friday, is another typical Friday for Walmart stores across the US. The largest US retailer will have all its stores open and operating on its regular Friday schedule.

Is Walmart open on Easter Saturday?

Yes, Walmart is open on Easter Saturday. For those who wait until the last minute to do their Easter shopping, Walmart will be open on March 26, 2016 with stores open for their regular Saturday hours.

Is Walmart open on Easter Sunday?

Yes, Walmart is open on Easter Sunday. Unlike a number of other retailers which will remain closed, Walmart stores will be open on March 27, Easter Sunday. Stores will be open for their regular Sunday hours. This can be a life saver for those who may have forgotten some Easter essentials and need to make a quick trip to the store.

For those who love to bargain shop the day after a holiday when the holiday merchandise gets greatly discounted, it’s also great. Having the stores open on Easter allows bargain hunters the opportunity to get a day jump on getting Easter discount. Walmart will begin to discount the Easter merchandise it didn’t sell, and those who decide to shop on the holiday will have first choice of what’s left over at a discount.

Is Walmart open on Easter Monday?

Yes, Walmart is open on Easter Monday. As would be expected with a store which remains open on Easter, Walmart is also open the day after as well. All stores will be be open during their normal Monday hours.

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Is Target Open or Closed on Easter 2016?

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There is a lot of confusion when it comes to Target discount stores, and whether or not they are open on Easter Sunday. Much of this is due to the conflicting information on the Internet. If you do a search, you’ll find some websites claiming Target will be closed for Easter while others say Target is open on Easter, or that some of their stores will be open. Jessie at Target guest relations confirmed to me that all “Target stores are closed on Easter Sunday.” You can see the Target holiday schedule, or the Easter weekend schedule below:

Is Target open on Good Friday?

Yes, Target is open on Good Friday. Target stores will be open for their typical Friday hours on March 25, 2016, for all those who need to do some last minute Easter shopping.

Is Target open on Easter Saturday?

Yes, Target is open on Easter Saturday. For those who procrastinate to the very last minute, Target stores will be open on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Store should be open during their regular Saturday hours, but if you plan to go in the evening near closing time, it’s best to call ahead of time to make sure the local store doesn’t close earlier than you expect.

Is Target open on Easter Sunday?

No, Target is closed on Easter Sunday. Target stores close only two days a year with Easter being one of them. The other is on Christmas Day. There are some stores which will be open on Easter such as Walmart, drugstore chains like CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid, and many grocery stores, but Target won’t be open at any point on March 27, 2016.

Is Target open on Easter Monday?

Yes, Target is open on Easter Monday. Target stores resume their normal Monday hours on March 28, 2016, the day after Easter. For those who love to save money at Target, this can be a great time to stock up on Easter decoration for next year. Most Easter items will be discounted at 50% or more over their regular retail price starting on Monday. Another thing to look for are goods marketed for Easter in pastel colors which can be used for other occasions during the year, such as paper plates or napkins. For those who enjoy chocolate or other sweets, it’s a great time to stock up on them as well. The Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs taste the exact same as they did on March 5, but they are a lot less expensive on March 27. If you don’t mind your sweets having an Easter theme when you eat them, you can get a lot of candy at a great price.

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