Easter Sunday morning traditions often involve chocolate bunnies, pastel-colored eggs, and for many, that essential first cup of coffee. But with most retailers closing their doors for the holiday, will your local Starbucks be serving up lattes this April 20, 2025? The answer is: it depends.

While Starbucks hasn't issued a company-wide mandate about Easter operations, a spokesperson confirmed to TODAY that individual stores may adjust hours based on local demand. Translation: some locations will buzz with baristas steaming milk as usual, while others might remain dark or operate with reduced hours. That neighborhood Starbucks next to the church? Probably open. The one in the office building downtown? Maybe not.

Here's how to avoid a caffeine-deprived Easter morning: Starbucks' online store locator lets you plug in your city or zoom in on a map to check real-time holiday hours for any location. When we tested this by calling a Starbucks in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (near Milwaukee), an employee confirmed they'd be operating normal hours—and that most nearby locations would too. Pro tip: call your local shop the day before to dodge any last-minute surprises.

Starbucks' potential openness makes it somewhat of a holiday outlier. While Target, Costco, and Aldi shutter completely, and Chick-fil-A maintains its sacred Sunday closure policy, other chains take a middle ground. Walmart typically stays open (though maybe skip the 3pm egg-dyeing supply run—it'll be chaos). Breakfast lovers can likely count on Dunkin' and McDonald's, both known for holiday operations, though always verify those drive-thru hours.

For those planning Easter brunch, remember: even if Starbucks saves your morning, dinner might require strategy. Many sit-down restaurants require reservations weeks in advance, while pizza delivery spots like Domino's often face holiday delays. Your best bet? Brew backup coffee at home, then focus on what really matters—whether that's hunting for eggs, attending services, or finally using those fancy mugs Aunt Linda gifted you last Christmas.

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