These stores are shuttered April 12

More retailers will be closed for Easter than in past years because of the coronavirus pandemic.

In addition to the long list of companies that have temporarily shuttered stores due to COVID-19, some grocery stores that have traditionally kept their doors open on the holiday will be closed to give employees a day off.

Many stores also have reduced hours to give staff time to restock shelves and clean in addition to special hours for seniors and those most vulnerable to the virus.

Trader Joe’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, BJ’s Wholesale Club and Southeastern Grocers  (BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie) are among the retailers who have announced they will be closed April 12, a change from last year. Not all companies have announced 2020 plans.

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Trader Joe’s advises shoppers in an announcement on its website to fill “your Trader Joe’s baskets with Easter fare early” because stores will be closed “to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest.”

BJ’s Wholesale Club, which has 218 locations, said in a statement that all clubs will be closed “to give team members a day to rest and recharge.”