Are Lowe’s stores closing? Yes, but only for a day. Here’s why
If you’ve been online the past day, you may have seen that “Lowe’s stores closing” has been trending on various platforms. But fans of the home improvement chain, which has over 1,700 stores in America, shouldn’t fret.
Lowe’s is not falling victim to store closures like many other chains have recently. Instead, the company will be closing all of its stores for just one day. Here’s what you need to know.
Are Lowe’s stores really closing?
Yes and no. Lowe’s home improvement stores will all be closing—but only for one day. That’s according to a statement the company’s CEO Marvin Ellison released, reports Washington D.C. news affiliate FOX 5.
Ellison confirmed that all 1,700+ Lowe’s stores in America will be closed for one day—Sunday, April 20, 2025. That day is Easter Sunday.
Lowe’s confirmed Easter Sunday’s closures of its stores to Fast Company.
As most Lowe’s stores have opening hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time each day, that means that when Lowe’s stores close at 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, they will not reopen again until 6 a.m. on Monday, April 21.
Why are Lowe’s stores closing on April 20, 2025?
Lowe’s is closing its stores on April 20 because that is the date of Easter Sunday in 2025. However, Easter Sunday is not a federal holiday, nor is it a day that most retailers are closed. The day is an important day for members of Christian religions, as it is the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
“I’m extremely proud of the commitment of our 300,000 associates who support our communities while providing excellent customer service not only in spring—but all year-round,” he said. “In recognition of our teams’ continued hard work, we are pleased to provide a well-deserved day off so they can spend Easter with their loved ones.”
It should be noted that this is the same statement Ellison and Lowe’s have used in past years when announcing their stores would be closed on Easter Sunday.
Can I still shop at Lowes.com on Easter Sunday?
Yes. Lowe’s physical retail stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, but their online store will be operating as normal.
Store closures in 2025 could top 15,000
It’s no wonder customers grew concerned when they saw “Lowe’s stores closing” trending. 2024 and 2025 have been rough years for retail store chains.
A January 2025 report from Coresight Research estimated that retail store closures could reach 15,000 this year alone—and that report was made before Trump unleashed his tariffs on the world, which has since thrown the stock market into economic turmoil.
By January, the chains with the highest number of store closures announced for 2025 included Party City (738 closures), Big Lots (601 closures), Walgreens Boots Alliance (333 closures), 7-Eleven (148 closures), and Macy’s (51 closures). That was on top of all the chains that closed stores in 2024.
However, Lowe’s customers can rest assured that its closures are not a permanent part of any store closures list. The company will be closing all its stores for one day only, in recognition of Easter Sunday 2025.