Is Starbucks open or closed on Easter 2025? Here's what you need to know
Sunday is Easter, one of the most important holidays in the Christian faith.
Some retail, restaurant and grocery store chains will be closed on April 20 this year in celebration of the holiday, and that will be the case for banks, post offices and shipping services as well.
If you are looking to stop somewhere for a quick cup of coffee on Sunday, Starbucks should be an option for you this year. While hours vary by location, most locations should be open on Easter. Customers can check the hours for their local shop using the Starbucks app.
Here's what you need to know about which restaurants will be open and closed on Easter in 2025.
Are restaurants open on Easter?
In addition to Starbucks, the following restaurants are open on April 20:
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McDonald's
Dunkin'
Cracker Barrel
Wendy's
Golden Corral
Olive Garden
Longhorn Steakhouse
Applebee's
IHOP
KFC
Subway
Taco Bell
Bonefish Grill
Firehouse Subs
Cheesecake Factory
Panera Bread
Krispy Kreme
Whataburger
Longhorn Steakhouse
First Watch
The follow restaurants are closed on April 20.
Chick-fil-A
Chipotle
Cava
Zaxby's
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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