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Easter Sunday 2025: Retail Closures and Services Overview

Major UK supermarkets close under trading laws, while many US retailers voluntarily participate in a 'retail blackout' to give employees the day off.

A woman shops at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11, 2025. Walmart, as a major retailer and a major importer of goods it sells to the American consumer, will be affected by the tariffs as estimates suggest some 70-80% of Walmart's products are sourced from China.
A customer shops for eggs at a grocery store on March 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • In England and Wales, large-format supermarkets such as Tesco, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s will close on Easter Sunday per UK trading regulations.
  • Many major US retailers, including Target, Costco, and Sam’s Club, are voluntarily closing for Easter Sunday to prioritize employee well-being.
  • Essential stores like 7-Eleven, CVS, and some grocery chains, including Kroger and Trader Joe’s, will remain open with modified hours in the US.
  • FedEx and UPS suspend most delivery services on Easter Sunday, maintaining only critical operations, while Amazon drivers continue deliveries.
  • Public transit services in regions like Central Ohio will operate on standard Sunday schedules, and parking meters will not be enforced in some areas.