Here's what's open and closed on Easter Sunday in South Florida

If you are looking to pick up some last-minute items at Publix or Costco for your Easter festivities, you may have to pick them up on Saturday.

For Christians, Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

This year, Easter falls on March 31 and while some stores will remain open, others will be closing their doors to observe the holiday.

Here is what is open and closed on Easter Sunday in South Florida

What’s open on Easter?

• 7-Eleven
• BJ’s Wholesale Club 
• CVS 
• Dollar General 
• Dollar Tree 
• Family Dollar
• Fresh Market
• Sprouts
• Trader Joe’s 
• Walgreens 
• Walmart 
• Whole Foods 

Certain locations, however, may close for the holiday or have different hours than usual. Check with individual stores to confirm their hours.

What’s closed on Easter?

• Aldi
• Costco
• Publix
• Sam’s Club
• Target

Most nationwide food chains are expected to be open on Easter, but may have reduced hours, so check your local stores.

Will malls be open on Easter?

While some malls will be open for shoppers on Easter Sunday, some may be closed or even have individual stores close for the holiday.

_{Open on Easter Sunday}

• Aventura Mall: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Bayside Marketplace
• Dolphin Mall: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Palms at Town & Country: Open but check individual stores (the Publix will be closed).
• Sawgrass Mills: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

_{Closed on Easter Sunday}

• Brickell City Centre: Shops will be closed, but restaurants and the CMX movie theater are open.
• Broward Mall
• Coral Square
• Dadeland Mall
• The Falls
• Miami International Mall
• Southland Mall
• Westland Mall