Lowe’s Joins Faith-Inspired Retailers in Prioritizing Rest and Family on Easter Sunday
Lowe’s, the home improvement powerhouse, has once again made an important principled decision this year: all 1,700 of its stores nationwide will close on Easter Sunday, April 20, marking the fourth consecutive year the home improvement giant has given its frontline associates the day off to celebrate with their families. The announcement underscores Lowe’s ongoing commitment to recognizing the dedication of its 300,000 associates who serve customers year-round.
In the words of Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman and CEO, “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. 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.” This closure isn’t just a logistical choice—it’s a tribute to the people who keep Lowe’s running, ensuring they can honor Easter, the holiest day in Christianity, without the demands of retail pulling them away from home or church.
Easter Sunday, a celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, is a time for faith, reflection, and family gatherings. For many retail workers, however, such holidays often mean longer hours and missed moments with loved ones. Lowe’s is bucking that trend, joining a small but notable group of companies that prioritize their employees’ well-being over profit on significant days. While Lowes.com will remain operational for online shoppers, the physical stores will go dark, giving associates a rare and appreciated break.
This move echoes the values of other faith-driven retailers like Hobby Lobby and Chick-fil-A, both of which famously close every Sunday, not just on Easter—because of their owners’ deeply held beliefs. Hobby Lobby’s founder, David Green, and Chick-fil-A’s late founder, S. Truett Cathy, built their businesses on Christian principles, including the biblical concept of Sabbath rest. Rooted in the commandment to work six days and rest on the seventh, this practice reflects a trust in God’s design for balance and renewal. For these companies, closing on Sundays isn’t just about tradition; it’s a way to honor God and ensure their employees have time to rest, worship, and recharge.
This isn’t a one-off for Lowe’s either. Beyond Easter, the company has a track record of supporting its workforce through competitive wages, benefits, and community initiatives. But closing all stores for a major holiday sets a high bar—one that other retailers might look to as they weigh the balance between business and humanity. In a culture that often glorifies hustle, Lowe’s is offering a counterpoint: a reminder that rest and relationships matter too.
As Easter 2025 approaches, Lowe’s decision shines as an example of corporate compassion, echoing the Sabbath-rest ethos of companies like Hobby Lobby and Chick-fil-A while carving out its own tradition of care. Job well done, Lowe’s, for giving your associates the gift of time this Easter Sunday.
