Now, let’s talk about the lords of last resort: fast food. McDonald’s is almost always open, but the drive-thru might be staffed by a single teenager named Chad who’s wearing a bunny ears headband out of spite. You’ll get your McFlurry, but the machine will be broken. Always.
Waffle House is a hilarious exception. They are famously open 365 days a year, including Easter, because they have a spiritual commitment to hash browns. If the apocalypse comes and Waffle House closes, we’re all done. But on Easter? You can get a pecan waffle at 3 a.m. and no one will judge you. That’s love.
Denny’s is also in the game, offering the “Grand Slam” as an ironic pun for a holy day. And Starbucks? Yes, they’re open. But prepare for a line of people wearing pastel pants who are very specific about oat milk temperature. You’ve been warned.
Stores Open Easter Sunday In Austin 2026 (Verified List)
The Surprise Openers
Here’s a curveball: CVS and Walgreens. These are the unsung heroes of Easter. They’re basically open every day except the rapture. You can buy a bag of jelly beans, a 12-pack of Coke, and a greeting card that says, “Sorry I forgot your name, Happy Bunny Day.” They’re the emergency room of retail.
Even more shocking? Dollar General is usually open, but only until 5 or 6 p.m. They are the place you go when you realize you need a “Happy Easter” banner and a pack of batteries, all for $12.58. It’s a cultural experience.
