Easter Sunday 2020 is on April 12.
It is a sacred, religious holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Popular traditions include the tale of the Easter Bunny, attending church and egg hunts.
Select stores and services are closed, some indefinitely due to the coronavirus. Many churches are also planning to livestream mass on the holiday.
Here is everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on Easter Day 2020.
Easter is neither a federal nor state holiday. The next federal holiday is Memorial Day, on May 25.
Are restaurants open on Easter Sunday?
Some local restaurants may be offering takeout and delivery, but none in New Jersey will be offering dine-in services due to the coronavirus.
It is best to call ahead and check with your local restaurants.
What fast-food restaurants are open on Easter Sunday? Is McDonald’s open? Burger King? Starbucks?
Most McDonald’s locations will be open on Easter, according to MyRecipes.com. However, the fast-food chain is only offering drive-thru, takeout and delivery services due to the coronavirus. Make sure to check the store locator for local hours.
Same goes for Burger King. Check the store locator for hours.
Some Starbucks locations also will be open. It varies by location, so it’s best to call your local Starbucks and ask.
Panera Bread has many of its locations across the country open for business on Easter.
You can also try diner-style chains like Denny’s and IHOP.
MyRecipes has compiled a list of 30 Restaurants That’ll Be Open For Takeout On Easter, with some varying by location.
Are malls open on Easter Sunday?
No, not in New Jersey. Although malls usually stay open on Easter Sunday, all New Jersey malls are closed indefinitely due to the coronavirus.
Are grocery stores open on Easter Sunday?
Select supermarkets will remain open or have reduced hours, and some will be closed to give workers a break to spend time with family. Shoppers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information.
The following major supermarket chains in New Jersey will be open on Easter:
- Acme (7 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
- Foodtown (varies by location)
- Lidl (8 a.m.– 7 p.m.)
- ShopRite (varies by location)
- Stop & Shop (7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.)
- Walmart (7 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.)
- Wegmans (9 a.m.- 1 p.m.)
- Whole Foods (9 a.m.- 6 p.m.)
The following major supermarket chains in New Jersey will be closed on Easter:
Is CVS open on Easter Sunday? Is Rite Aid open? Walgreens?
All non-essential stores in New Jersey are closed indefinitely due to coronavirus, however, some pharmacies will remain open on Easter:
Check with your local pharmacy for specific hours.
Will any other retailers that are considered essential be closed on Easter Sunday?
Lowe’s announced that all of its stores and distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada will be closed on Easter.
CEO Marvin Ellison said in the statement he wants employees “to spend Easter Sunday with their families and loved ones, and recharge.”
Is the post office open on Easter Sunday?
No. United States Postal Service offices are usually closed every Sunday, regardless if it’s a holiday or not.
Is there mail delivery on Easter Sunday? Will the mail run?
There will be no regular mail delivered on Easter. Only Priority Mail Express and Amazon packages (Prime members only) are delivered on Sundays.
UPS will not be delivering (except for UPS Express Critical).
FedEx’s Home Delivery will have modified services, but all other delivery will be closed (except for FedEx Custom Critical).
Are banks open on Easter Sunday?
Select banks are closed every Sunday, which is when Easter falls. It’s best to call your local branch to check first before venturing out.
The following banks are closed every Sunday:
- Bank of America
- Capitol One
- Chase
- Citibank
- Santander Bank
- TD Bank
- Wells Fargo
Many banks have also suspended in-person services and closed select branches indefinitely due to coronavirus.
The following list of banks have chosen to close various locations throughout New Jersey, and more information can be found here.
- Capital One
- Chase
- ConnectOne Bank
- Lakeland Bank
- OceanFirst
- TD Bank
- Valley National Bank
Does NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a normal schedule?
NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA are operating on reduced schedules amid the coronavirus.
For NJ Transit, riders should use NJ Transit’s online trip planner to double-check arrival and departure times.
Are the stock markets open on Easter Sunday?
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq trading are closed on the weekends, regardless if it’s a holiday or not.
Both have also shifted to online-trading amid the coronavirus.
Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on Easter Sunday?
All Motor Vehicle Commission offices are closed indefinitely amid the coronavirus. Additionally, all New Jersey state offices and courts are closed and have shifted to video and phone conferencing options.
Online processing of some documents are also available on Motor Vehicle Commission’s website.
When is the next federal holiday?
Memorial Day is the next federal holiday of the year, on May 25.
For more information about the history of Easter, check out the video below:
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