In accordance with Maine state law, many large stores will be closed this Easter. The holiday is one of the three major holidays impacted by Maine’s longtime blue laws, which are rules put in place to prevent activities on Sundays and holidays, typically for religious reasons.According to current state law, any store that is larger than 5,000 square feet in its interior retail space cannot be open on Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. This includes, but is not limited to, the following supermarkets and big-box retailers:WalmartTargetCostcoSam’s ClubHannafordShaw’sMarket BasketAldiLowe’sHome DepotTJ MaxxMarshallsHomeGoodsKohl’sMacy’sNordstrom and Nordstrom RackJCPenneyBurlingtonThe Maine MallThe Auburn MallL.L. Bean is more than 5,000 square feet in size, but they are open on Easter because they have been grandfathered in and not affected by the blue laws.Places that are open on Easter include pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS; coffee shops like Dunkin’ and Starbucks; many chain restaurants and some local restaurants; most convenience stores; and most movie theaters.A business owner may still choose to close for the holiday even if the law does not apply to them. Calling in advance is advised to confirm whether the business you’re looking to shop at will be open during regular hours.
In accordance with Maine state law, many large stores will be closed this Easter. The holiday is one of the three major holidays impacted by Maine’s longtime blue laws, which are rules put in place to prevent activities on Sundays and holidays, typically for religious reasons.
According to current state law, any store that is larger than 5,000 square feet in its interior retail space cannot be open on Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. This includes, but is not limited to, the following supermarkets and big-box retailers:
- Walmart
- Target
- Costco
- Sam’s Club
- Hannaford
- Shaw’s
- Market Basket
- Aldi
- Lowe’s
- Home Depot
- TJ Maxx
- Marshalls
- HomeGoods
- Kohl’s
- Macy’s
- Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack
- JCPenney
- Burlington
- The Maine Mall
- The Auburn Mall
L.L. Bean is more than 5,000 square feet in size, but they are open on Easter because they have been grandfathered in and not affected by the blue laws.
Places that are open on Easter include pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS; coffee shops like Dunkin’ and Starbucks; many chain restaurants and some local restaurants; most convenience stores; and most movie theaters.
A business owner may still choose to close for the holiday even if the law does not apply to them. Calling in advance is advised to confirm whether the business you’re looking to shop at will be open during regular hours.
