India, April 5 -- In a move that is sure to impact shoppers nationwide, Target has announced it will close all of its 1,978 stores for a full 24 hours in the coming weeks to observe the Easter holiday. While Target will pause its operations to allow employees to spend time with family, Walmart will remain open, offering customers access to groceries and essentials for those with last-minute needs.

Target told the US Sun, "Guests can expect regular store hours on April 19 and can check Target.com or the Target app for local store information." The store is one of the many retailers who are taking a break on teh occasion of Easter.

The retail store's announcement comes ahead of the occasion of Easter also known as Resurrection Day or Pasc...