What's Open, Closed On Easter 2021 In Tempe

TEMPE, AZ — Easter 2021 marks our second amid the coronavirus pandemic, which means many people in Tempe and throughout Arizona will one again opt to forgo the traditional Easter celebrations for smaller, more socially distanced festivities.

Another pandemic Easter calls for a low-key day with close family. Whether you’re skipping the big meal, heading to a movie, or crossing items off your spring to-do list, it’s helpful to know which libraries, restaurants, and stores are open before you head out.

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Tempe this Easter:

• Tempe Public Libraries (Open on Good Friday, closed on Easter Sunday)
• Tempe recreational facilities (Open with normal operating hours on Good Friday and Easter Sunday)
• U.S. Postal Offices (Open on Good Friday, closed on Easter Sunday)
• Banks (Open on Good Friday, closed on Easter Sunday)

If you’re hoping to get in some socially distanced shopping or dining, here is a selection of stores and chain restaurants that will be open and closed on Easter Sunday.

Retailers

• Academy Sports + Outdoors: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Ace Hardware: Closed
• Aeropostale: Closed
• Apple: Closed
• Banana Republic: Closed
• Barnes & Noble: Closed
• Best Buy: Closed
• Big Lots: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Bloomingdale's: Closed
• Bob’s Discount Furniture: Closed
• The Container Store: Closed
• Crate & Barrel: Closed
• CVS: Most stores will be open normal hours.
• Dick’s Sporting Goods: Closed
• DSW: Closed
• Dollar General: Open regular hours.
• H&M: Closed
• Hobby Lobby: Closed
• Home Depot: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• HomeGoods: Closed
• Kmart: Open regular hours.
• Kohl’s: Closed
• Lowe’s: Closed
• Macy’s: Closed
• Marshalls: Closed
• Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack: Closed
• Office Depot: Closed
• PetSmart: Open regular hours.
• Pier 1: Closed
• Pottery Barn: Closed
• Staples: Closed
• Target: Closed
• TJ Maxx: Closed
• Walgreens: Open regular hours.
• Walmart: Open regular hours.

Restaurants open on Easter

• Applebee’s
• Bahama Breeze
• Benihana
• Bob Evans
• Bonefish Grill
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• The Capital Grille
• Carrabba’s
• Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
• The Cheesecake Factory
• Chili’s
• Cracker Barrel
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’ Donuts
• Famous Dave’s
• Fleming’s
• Fogo de Chão
• Hard Rock Cafe
• IHOP
• KFC
• Kona Grill
• Longhorn Steakhouse
• Macaroni Grill
• Maggiano's
• Metro Diner
• McDonald’s
• Olive Garden
• Outback Steakhouse
• Panera Bread
• P.F. Chang’s
• Red Lobster
• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
• Shake Shack
• Sonic
• Starbucks
• Taco Bell
• Texas Roadhouse
• TGI Fridays
• Waffle House
• Whataburger
• Yard House

Given the coronavirus pandemic and changing business restrictions in some states, we would encourage you to call ahead to confirm hours at any of these retailers or restaurants.