Easter is coming up and those looking to get last-minute outfits or ingredients will have options to shop at, just not from some national retailers like Target and Costco.
Here’s a look at which stores in the Des Moines metro will be open and which will be closed on Easter Sunday in 2026.
When is Easter 2026?
Easter is on Sunday, April 5.
Easter last fell on April 5 in 2015 and won’t land on that date again until 2037. Historically, the holiday most often falls on March 31 or April 16, with each date hosting Easter 22 times between 1600 and 2099, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Is Aldi open on Easter 2026?
Aldi stores will be closed on Easter.
Is C Fresh Market open on Easter 2026?
C Fresh Market in Des Moines will be open during its normal hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Easter.
Is Cash Saver open on Easter 2026?
Both Cash Saver locations in Des Moines will be open their normal hours on Easter, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Is Costco open on Easter 2026?
No, Costco will be closed on April 5.
Is Fareway open on Easter 2026?
Fareway stores are always closed on Sundays, and Easter won’t be an exception.
Is Fresh Thyme open on Easter 2026?
Fresh Thyme in West Des Moines will be open during its normal hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Easter.
Is Gateway Market open on Easter 2026?
Gateway Market will be open during its normal hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Easter.
Is Hy-Vee open on Easter 2026?
Hy-Vee grocery stores and Fast and Fresh locations will be open during normal hours. Check your specific store for its hours, as store hours vary by location.
Is Natural Grocers open on Easter 2026?
Natural Grocers in Clive will be closed on Easter, according to the company’s website.
Is Price Chopper open on Easter 2026?
The two Price Chopper stores will be open during normal hours, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., on Easter Sunday.
Is Sam’s Club open on Easter 2026?
No, Sam’s Club will be closed on April 5, according to a holiday list on its website.
Is Target open on Easter 2026?
No, Target stores will be closed on Easter Sunday this year.
Is Trader Joe’s open on Easter 2026?
All Trader Joe’s stores are expected to be open on Easter from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The chain has stores in West Des Moines and Coralville.
Is Walmart open on Easter 2026?
Walmart will be open regular hours on April 5.
Is Whole Foods Market open on Easter 2026?
Whole Foods’ only Iowa location, in West Des Moines, will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Easter.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.
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