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Is Costco open for Easter in Modesto? Walmart? Here’s when stores will be closed

Easter falls on Sunday, April 5, this year.

If you’re planning last-minute errands — whether it’s picking up candy for an egg hunt or grabbing ingredients for dinner — it’s a good idea to check store hours before heading out.

Several businesses and services in the Modesto area will be closed on Easter Sunday in 2026, while others will operate on reduced or special hours.

The Modesto Bee reached out to local businesses to see how Easter will impact store hours across the area.

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Modesto on Easter:

Andrea said she started working as a shopper for Instacart in December. She is loading her car after shopping for a client in Turlock, Calif., on Friday, March 27, 2020.
Andrea said she started working as a shopper for Instacart in December. She is loading her car after shopping for a client in Turlock, Calif., on Friday, March 27, 2020. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

When are Modesto grocery stores open for Easter Sunday?

The Modesto area is home to a variety of grocery stores, supermarkets and other retailers.

Here’s when major retail chains will be open on Easter — Sunday, April 5 — and which ones will close:

Is Vintage Faire Mall open on Easter?

Vintage Faire Mall will be closed on Sunday, April 5, for Easter.

Individual restaurants and retailers, including Dave & Buster’s, can have different hours, so it’s best to contact them directly.

Which coffee and dessert shops are open for Easter?

Here’s when Modesto-area coffee and desert shops will be open Sunday, and which will close for the holiday. Store hours can vary by location, so be sure to call ahead or check the store’s website.

Are pharmacies and retailers open for Easter in Modesto?

Store hours vary on location. Be sure to call ahead before your visit.

  • Walgreens: Store open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; pharmacy open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • CVS: Store open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; pharmacy open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Eggs ready for hunting at the 2019 Modesto Certified Farmers Market.
Eggs ready for hunting at the 2019 Modesto Certified Farmers Market. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

What’s closed on Easter Sunday in Modesto?

Most government offices in Modesto, including the California Department of Motor Vehicles, U.S. Postal Service and public libraries, will be closed on Easter, April 5.

Most banks will also be closed for the holiday.

Package delivery companies including FedEx and UPS will operate on modified office hours and will not deliver on Easter Sunday.

What do you want to know about life in Modesto? Ask our service journalism team your top-of-mind questions in the module below or email servicejournalists@modbee.com.

This story was originally published April 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM.

Angela Rodriguez
The Modesto Bee
Angela Rodriguez is a service journalism reporter for The Bee. She is a graduate of Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her time there, she worked on the State Hornet covering arts and entertainment.
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