Major retail and grocery stores closing for Easter ‘day of rest’ amid coronavirus pandemic

NJ Apr 05, 2020

Major grocery and retail stores that usually stay open on Easter Sunday have announced plans to close for the day to give employees a break during the coronavirus pandemic.

BJ’s Wholesale Club and Trader Joe’s have both announced closures on April 12. BJ’s says the day off will give employees “a day to rest and recharge," while Trader Joe’s has called the day off a “much needed day of rest.”

Both stores have typically remained open on Easter Sunday.

Sam’s Club, Costco, Target, and Aldi have typically closed on Easter Sunday, and will also close this year.