- More than 1,000 shops will be closed for Easter on Sunday 31 March
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Michaels shoppers will not be able to shop at any of the artisan chain’s locations next Sunday.
A spokesperson confirmed to DailyMail.com that all Michael’s stores will be closed on March 31 for Easter.
Michaels is one of more than 20 chain stores that will be closing their doors all Easter Sunday.
The 24-hour closing of more than 1,000 Michaels stores comes after the U.S. Commerce Department revealed retail sales rose 0.7 percent this month.
All the shops that are closed on Easter Sunday will return to normal opening hours on 1 April.
Michaels shoppers will not be able to shop at any of the craft chain’s locations next Sunday in observance of Easter Sunday
Costco confirmed on their website’s customer service page that all of their US warehouses will be closed on Easter Sunday
Costco confirmed on their website’s customer service page that all of their US warehouses will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Other supermarket chains that will be closed for the Sunday holiday include Sam’s Club and Publix.
Easter is one of three annual holidays that Publix is closed on each year.
“Since our founding, we have been closed on these three holidays in observance of the holiday and to allow our associates time with family and friends,” Publix’s website stated.
Furniture retail chains such as Bob’s Discount Furniture and HomeGoods will also close all of their store locations for the holiday.
“We consider ourselves an Associate-friendly company, and we’re happy to give Associates time to enjoy Easter with family and friends,” a HomeGoods spokesperson said. The American Sun.
Anyone looking to do some home improvement shopping this Easter can go to Home Depot and select Ace Hardware stores, but Lowe’s won’t be an option.
Despite being closed on the holiday itself, Costco does offer some Easter candy deals
All Lowe’s locations will be closed on Easter for the fifth year in a row.
“I am extremely proud of the commitment of our 300,000 employees who support our local communities while providing excellent customer service,” Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison said in a press release.
‘In recognition of our team’s continued hard work, we are pleased to provide a well-deserved day off so they can spend Easter with their loved ones.’
Unfortunately, shoppers looking to shop at Marshalls, Target and Macy’s this Easter will also be out of luck as all of their stores will also be closed.
However, not all shops are closed for the holidays.
Target will also be closed on the bank holiday
Nearly all Walmart stores will be open across the U.S. this Easter and operating during normal business hours, with locations in Maine being the only exception.
Title 17 of §3204 states that for purposes of ‘business, travel or recreation’ on Sundays, stores that are more than 5,000 square feet cannot be open on Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter in Maine.
Retail chains such as Staples and Ace Hardware will also have some locations open throughout the United States
However, consumers are advised to call these stores ahead of time to make sure they are open.
Other stores that will be operating regular or holiday hours include IKEA, Home Depot and PetCo.
Be sure to contact your local stores in larger stores to check if they are open or working during holiday hours