Need last-minute Easter plans? Many stores and restaurants will be open on April 5, 2026, some with reduced hours.

HOUSTON — Still need to fill your Easter baskets, prep for an egg hunt, grab last-minute ingredients for Sunday brunch, or even make a reservation? There are still options for those who find themselves needing a few things on Easter morning.

While some grocery stores, pharmacies, and other businesses may be closed for the day, others will remain open with limited hours. The same goes for restaurants. Some will be closed, but many will welcome diners for Easter brunch or dinner, often with special holiday menus.

Here’s a full list of what major grocery stores, restaurants, and businesses are planning to close or remain open on April 5. Be sure to confirm hours at your nearest location, as they may vary.

What's open on Easter?

Some of these stores will be open on Easter for reduced hours, but individual locations may be closed. Check with individual locations for specific store and pharmacy hours.

CVS

Dollar General

Family Dollar

Fiesta Mart

Food Town

Kroger

Trader Joe's

Walgreens

Walmart

Whole Foods

What stores will be closed on Easter?

These grocery stores, warehouse stores, pharmacies, and other businesses will close all locations all day Sunday, April 5.

Aldi

Costco

H-E-B

Sam's Club

Target

What restaurants will be open on Easter?

Several food spots will still be open if you need a quick bite or a place to eat on Easter. Options include fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Domino’s. Coffee and breakfast lovers can stop by Dunkin’ or Starbucks, while sit-down meals are available at places like Cracker Barrel, IHOP, and Golden Corral.

We’ve also put together a list of some Houston-area restaurants that will be open on Easter Sunday.

Brennan’s of Houston – Easter Sunday brunch; call 713-522-9711 for reservations.

– Easter Sunday brunch; call 713-522-9711 for reservations. Bloom & Bee (The Post Oak Hotel) – Easter brunch Saturday and Sunday, April 5, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

– Easter brunch Saturday and Sunday, April 5, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Caracol – Easter brunch buffet, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

– Easter brunch buffet, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Brasserie 19 – Easter Sunday brunch, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

– Easter Sunday brunch, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Hamsa HTX – Easter Sunday brunch until 3 p.m.; call 281-612-3515.

– Easter Sunday brunch until 3 p.m.; call 281-612-3515. Yiayia’s Greek Kitchen – Easter Sunday hours 11 a.m.–8 p.m.;

– Easter Sunday hours 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Amore Houston – Easter à la carte brunch, Sunday, April 5, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; reserve via OpenTable.

– Easter à la carte brunch, Sunday, April 5, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; reserve via OpenTable. Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette (Rice Village) – Easter hours 9 a.m.–9 p.m., 5212 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005, (832) 645-5212.

– Easter hours 9 a.m.–9 p.m., 5212 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005, (832) 645-5212. Picos (Arnaldo Richards’ Picos) – Easter Sunday brunch buffet with carving station, fresh seafood bar, taco bar, made-to-order omelets and waffles, desserts and more; reservations strongly encouraged, 3601 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098.

– Easter Sunday brunch buffet with carving station, fresh seafood bar, taco bar, made-to-order omelets and waffles, desserts and more; reservations strongly encouraged, 3601 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098. The Cheesecake Factory – Galleria – Open 10 a.m.–10 p.m., 5015 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056.

– Open 10 a.m.–10 p.m., 5015 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056. Kenny & Ziggy’s – Open 8 a.m.–9 p.m. 743 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 7705