What’s Open, Closed On Easter 2021 In Minnesota

MINNESOTA — Easter 2021 marks our second amid the coronavirus pandemic, which means many people in Minnesota and throughout our state will once 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 Minnesota this Easter:

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

Banks: Closed

Libraries: Closed

Most government offices: Closed

Liquor stores: Most are open

Grocery stores: Many are closed or close early. See our Easter Sunday grocery store guide.

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.

Brunch Options For Easter Sunday In Minneapolis

Nicollet Island Restaurant: Nicollet Island Restaurant is open for takeout and dine-in.

P.S. Steak: P.S. Steak is open for takeout and dine-in.

The Lowry: The Lowry is open Easter Sunday for both dine-in and takeout, featuring full menu service available all day.

Brasa Rotisserie: Brasa will be open Easter Sunday for takeout and delivery from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Cider and mustard glazed ham is the special this weekend.

Fhima's Minneapolis: Pick up one of the a la carte options Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The menu includes lobster, prime rib, fried chick and maple waffles, and the chef's vegan option.

National 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