Lowe's (LOW) will be shuttering all 1,751 of its U.S. stores – including 144 locations across Texas – for Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025. It's a move that stands in contrast to rival Home Depot (HD), which plans to keep its doors open throughout the holiday weekend.
I stopped by my local Lowe's yesterday where signs announcing the closure were already posted at entrances. The store manager, who preferred not to be named, told me it's a decision that's generally popular with employees.
"Most of our team appreciates having the guaranteed day off to spend with family," he explained. "Customer feedback has been pretty positive too – people understand it's just one day."
The home improvement retailer isn't alone in this decision. Target (TGT) and Costco (COST) will also close for Easter Sunday, continuing their long-standing traditions of giving workers the holiday off.
From an investment perspective, the closure is unlikely to significantly impact Lowe's bottom line. The stock (LOW) closed yesterday at $232.45, down 1.2% amid broader market weakness. Year-to-date, Lowe's shares have underperformed the S&P 500, declining 8.3% compared to the index's 4.2% drop.
"A one-day closure is basically a rounding error for annual revenues," notes retail analyst Jennifer Parsons. "If anything, they might see slightly elevated sales the day before and after as customers plan around the closure."
For DIY enthusiasts with urgent project needs, Home Depot's decision to remain open could give them a temporary edge. But in the grand scheme of things, this holiday closure represents more of a cultural statement than a competitive disadvantage.
The real question for Lowe's investors remains how the company will navigate the challenging housing market and consumer spending environment in 2025 – issues far more consequential than a single day's closure.
