SHOPPERS looking to elevate their homes this weekend will need to plan ahead after a beloved home goods store confirmed it would be closing for a full 24 hours.
Homesense has confirmed it will be shut on Sunday, meaning shoppers will need to think carefully about when they do their home upgrades.
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The closure comes as part of the Easter holiday period, where many brands are participating in a full retail blackout.
This year, Easter falls on April 20 which is one of the latest possible dates for the Christian holiday.
Homesense has confirmed it will shut for Easter, in line with other home furnishings stores like HomeGoods.
Homesense is beloved by shoppers for its off-price home furnishings items, offering a variety of furniture, lighting, decor and home textiles.
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It offers goods generally at prices 20-50% lower than department stores, making it a great option for those not wanting to break the bank.
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Shoppers will also have to look for alternatives as popular store Marshalls will also be shut that day.
Marshalls and Homesense are just some of a number of retailers closed on Easter.
While the closures are frustrating for some shoppers, they allow workers to relax and spend time with their families.
For example, Costco will also shut 617 of its warehouses so shoppers should go in the days leading up to the holiday if they are hosting friends and family.
Sam’s Club and Publix are also shutting down.
Target has also confirmed to The U.S. Sun that it will be closed for Easter.
However, some retailers will stay open.
For example, Walmart has confirmed it will trade as normal this Sunday allowing shoppers to grab any last minute gifts for family and friends.
Trader Joes and Wholefoods will also be open as normal.
Anyone needing pharmaceutical supplies will also be in luck, with Walgreens and CVS open as normal.
Retailers Open and Closed for Easter
Shoppers can generally expect the following retailers to be open and closed on Easter Sunday, which falls on April 20, 2025, this year:
Open for Easter:
- CVS
- Dollar General
- Whole Foods
- Home Depot
- Kroger
- Trader Joe’s
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Dollar Tree
Closed:
- Target
- Costco
- Aldi
- Sam’s Club
- Publix
- JCPenney
- Kohl’s
- Macy’s
- H-E-B
- Michaels
- Lowe’s
- Best Buy
- Marshalls
Easter Sunday hours will vary by store and location. To avoid any surprises, be sure to check with your local store for their specific Easter hours.
Shoppers on a budget will also be happy after Dollar Tree and Dollar General confirmed they would be open as normal on Sunday.
Both stores are beloved by budget savvy shoppers, for their large variety of discount items.
For example, the discount chain is selling “adorable” bunny figurines for just $3 – reviewers say they are the “cutest addition” for Easter.
Dollar Tree shoppers are also clearing the shelves of a “cute” $1.25 Easter essential – it’s identical to Amazon but 89% less.Easter, also known as Resurrection Sunday or Pascha, is a Christian holiday that marks the end of Lent.
