Seasonal & Holidays

What’s Open, Closed On Easter 2021 In Bradenton

Whether it's the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here's a look at what's open in Bradenton on Easter.

MANATEE COUNTY, FL — Easter 2021 marks our second amid the coronavirus pandemic, which means many people in Manatee County and throughout our state 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 the Bradenton area this Easter weekend:

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Manatee County Clerk and Comptroller’s Office: Closed Friday

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Twelfth Judicial Circuit: Closed Friday

Manatee County Schools: Closed Friday

Manatee County Trash & Recycling: Normal schedule

Manatee County Area Transit: Normal schedule

County Parks & Beaches: Open

Manatee County Libraries: Closed Saturday

City of Bradenton Trash & Recycling: Normal schedule

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

  • 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.
  • CVS: Most stores will be open normal hours.
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods: Closed
  • Dollar General: Open regular hours.
  • Hobby Lobby: Closed
  • Home Depot: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • HomeGoods: Closed
  • Kohl’s: Closed
  • Lowe’s: Closed
  • Macy’s: Closed
  • Marshalls: Closed
  • Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack: Closed
  • Office Depot: Closed
  • PetSmart: Open regular hours.
  • Pottery Barn: Closed
  • Staples: Closed
  • Target: Closed
  • TJ Maxx: Closed
  • Walgreens: Open regular hours.
  • Walmart: Open regular hours.

Restaurants open on Easter

  • Applebee’s
  • Bonefish Grill
  • Boston Market
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Burger King
  • The Capital Grille
  • Carrabba’s
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • Chili’s
  • Cracker Barrel
  • Denny’s
  • Domino’s
  • Dunkin’ Donuts
  • Famous Dave’s
  • Fleming’s
  • IHOP
  • KFC
  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Macaroni Grill
  • Maggiano's
  • Metro Diner
  • McDonald’s
  • Olive Garden
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Panera Bread
  • Red Lobster
  • Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
  • Shake Shack
  • Sonic
  • Starbucks
  • Taco Bell
  • TGI Fridays
  • Waffle 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.

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