First up, the grocers. Walmart is usually open, but with a twist: they operate on “holiday hours.” Translation? They open at 7 a.m. and close at 6 p.m., just to remind you that they could take the day off, but they choose to let you buy marshmallow Peeps at 4:45 p.m. It’s a mercy.
Target is another Easter miracle worker. They’re typically open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., so you can grab that bag of plastic eggs you swore you bought last week. Fun fact: Target once reportedly sold 1.3 million pairs of sunglasses on the Tuesday before Easter. I made that up, but it sounds true, and that’s the spirit of the holiday.
Kroger, Publix, and Safeway are usually open, but check your local listings. Some close at 5 p.m., which is just cruel if you’re hosting a dinner that starts at 4:30. Pro tip: Never trust a grocery store that closes before you’ve finished your second mimosa.
