Many Mystified Why 23 Illinois Grocery Stores Closing on Same Day

No, this is not a conspiracy theory. It is true that 23 Illinois grocery stores are all closing on the same day, but there's a good reason.

No, the end is not near (as far as I know), but if you've heard many asking why there are a bunch of popular grocery stores in Illinois that are closing on the same day, I can help solve that mystery for you.

According to Costo's corporate site, there are currently 23 locations in Illinois and they will all be closed on April 20.

Why are all Illinois Costco locations closing on 4/20?

No, it's not because of the typical 4/20 reasons, but it's because April 20 is Easter Sunday and their holiday hours listed on their site say that is a day they close so their employees can spend time with their families.

No need to panic, but some planning might be needed if you rely on Costco for your food needs. Buying a day ahead of time shouldn't be too much trouble, right? There are no conspiracy theories here, just 23 Illinois grocery stores whose employees get to have family time that day.