India, April 6 -- Costco will close all its 617 stores in the United States for 24 hours on April 20, the retail chain announced. This follows the store's years-old tradition of keeping stores closed on major holidays like Labor Day and Thanksgiving. April 20 is Easter Sunday, hence Costco will remain closed.

The big-box chain will, however, be open on Good Friday, April 18, from 9 AM to 8:30 PM, and Holy Saturday, April 19, from 9:30 AM to 6 PM. The retailer's website, Costco.com, will always be open for business - even on Easter Sunday.

Costco's competitor, Walmart, will however remain open on Easter, the company confirmed to USA Today. Most Kroger stores will also be open on April 20. These include: Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Foo...