Columbus Area Grocery Stores, Restaurants Announce Easter Sunday Hours
Planning Easter dinner? Here’s what you need to know before heading to Columbus-area grocery stores and restaurants this holiday weekend.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Local grocery stores and restaurants in the Columbus metropolitan area have announced their operating hours for Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, with many businesses planning modified schedules or closures for the holiday.
Major grocery chains serving Columbus residents will operate on reduced hours or remain closed on Easter Sunday. Kroger locations throughout the area will close for the holiday, while Meijer stores plan to maintain regular operating hours from 6 a.m. to midnight.
Giant Eagle supermarkets will operate on a limited schedule, opening from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Whole Foods Market locations will close for the holiday, and Aldi stores will also remain closed.
Restaurant Chains Adjust Easter Operations
Restaurant chains across Columbus have announced varying approaches to Easter Sunday service. Many fast-food establishments will maintain regular hours, while full-service restaurants may offer special holiday menus or modified schedules.
Cracker Barrel locations in the Columbus area will remain open with regular hours and will feature special Easter menu items. Bob Evans restaurants plan to operate normal hours while serving holiday brunch specials throughout the day.
McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s locations are expected to maintain typical Sunday hours, though individual franchise owners may adjust schedules. Subway sandwich shops will operate on regular Sunday schedules at most Columbus area locations.
Holiday Shopping and Dining Considerations
Retail experts recommend Columbus residents plan their Easter weekend grocery shopping for Saturday, April 4, to avoid limited store hours and potential closures on Sunday. Many pharmacies within grocery stores will also follow modified holiday schedules.
Local restaurant managers suggest making reservations early for Easter brunch and dinner service, as establishments offering holiday dining typically experience higher demand. Several upscale restaurants in the Short North and German Village areas have announced special Easter menu offerings.
Target and Walmart locations serving Columbus shoppers will close on Easter Sunday, following company-wide policies for the holiday. CVS and Walgreens pharmacy locations will operate on reduced Sunday hours, with most stores opening later in the morning.
Columbus residents should verify specific store and restaurant hours by contacting individual locations directly, as franchise owners and local managers may adjust schedules differently from corporate announcements. Many businesses post holiday hours on their websites and social media accounts in advance of Easter weekend.
