What's Open, Closed For Easter 2021 In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Easter 2021 marks our second amid the coronavirus pandemic, which means many people in Alexandria and throughout our state will once again opt to forgo the traditional Easter celebrations for smaller, more socially distanced festivities.

Another pandemic Easter (or Passover if you celebrate) 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 and stores are open before you head out.

Here's a look at what's open and closed in the Alexandria area this Easter:

• Alexandria Library locations: Closed on Sundays.
• Metrorail and Metrobus: Open. Check www.wmata.com/service/status for service updates.
• Recreation centers: Closed.
• Torpedo Factory Art Center: Closed.

Here is the status of individual retailers on April 4:

• Banana Republic: Closed
• Barnes & Noble: Closed
• Best Buy: Closed
• CVS: Most stores will be open normal hours.
• H&M: Closed
• Home Depot: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• HomeGoods: Closed
• Target: Closed
• Walgreens: Open regular hours.

Here is the status of Alexandria area grocery stores on April 4:

• The Fresh Market: Bradlee Shopping Center, 3680 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Giant: 3131 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 6 a.m.-3 p.m. 621 E Glebe Rd, Alexandria, VA 22305. Hours: 6 a.m.-3 p.m. 6200 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312. Hours: 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Harris Teeter: 735 N Saint Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Shops at Foxchase, 4641 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304. Hours: 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Aldi: 425 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301. Hours: closed. 4580 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22304. Hours: closed. 4602 Kenmore Avenue Alexandria, VA 22304. Hours: closed.
• Lidl: 6548 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Wegmans: 7905 Hilltop Village Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22315 Hours: 6 a.m.-midnight.
• Target: Potomac Yard Center, 3101 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305. Hours: closed.
• Trader Joe's: 612 N St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Whole Foods: Duke Street Plaza, 1700 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Safeway: 500 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 3526 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302. Hours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 299 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304. Hours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Balducci's: 600 Franklin St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
• BJ's Wholesale: 101 S. Van Dorn St. Alexandria, VA 22304. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

SEE ALSO: Where To Find Easter, Passover Meals In 2021 Around Alexandria