As Easter Monday approaches on April 21, 2025, residents of Toulouse are preparing for a holiday that, while festive, also comes with some restrictions on shopping and services. Many businesses will be closed, but a variety of options remain available for those looking to make the most of their day off.
In Toulouse, all town hall services will be closed, including the civil registry. However, there will be a service available for death declarations at 2 rue de l’abbé Jules-Lemire from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and then from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This limited availability reflects the general trend of closures across municipal services during public holidays.
Waste collection centers will also be closed on this day, leaving residents to manage their waste until services resume. Meanwhile, public transport will operate on a Sunday schedule, with Tisséo announcing that the Airport Shuttle, tram line T1, and bus lines will run as usual, making it easier for residents to travel.
For those looking for leisure activities, several swimming pools in Toulouse will remain open. The Alfred Nakache pool will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., while the Bellevue, Alex Jany, and Papus pools will operate from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Other options include the Jean Boiteux pool (also 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Aqualudia (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.), and the Espace Nautique Jean-Vauchère, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Notably, an aquatic egg hunt for children is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Jean-Vauchère nautical center in Colomiers, adding a festive touch to the holiday.
Shopping options will be varied, with several major commercial centers open to the public. The Carrefour Purpan shopping center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Carrefour hypermarket will welcome customers from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. In Blagnac, the shopping center will operate from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the E.Leclerc hypermarket open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Portet-sur-Garonne shopping arcade will have shops open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., while Carrefour in this area will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Other shopping centers such as Fenouillet will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Auchan also available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Labège 2 gallery will operate from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and its Carrefour store will have the same hours. In Balma-Gramont, the Auchan hypermarket will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., although the shops in the gallery will be closed. Unfortunately, the Rouffiac shopping center and E.Leclerc will be closed on this holiday, as will the large Roques shopping arcade and its E.Leclerc store.
For those interested in home improvement, several Leroy Merlin centers in Roques-sur-Garonne, Balma, and Colomiers will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Castorama stores in Portet-sur-Garonne, Saint-Orens, Blagnac, and L’Union will also welcome customers from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Bricomarché located in downtown Toulouse at the Reflets Compans center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., while the large Ikea in Roques-sur-Garonne will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
In the city center, popular stores such as Primark and Fnac Toulouse Wilson will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The two Zara stores in the city center will open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Additionally, Monoprix on rue Alsace Loraine will welcome shoppers from 8 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., and Galeries Lafayette on rue Lapeyrouse will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. In Esquirol, the Midica decoration store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, in other parts of France, the situation is similar yet varies by region. Supermarkets like Carrefour, Colruyt, Lidl, Aldi, and Cora will not open on April 21, 2025. However, some franchised Delhaize stores may be open, as will Shop&Go locations and many Carrefour Express and Market stores. The availability of local shops will depend largely on the discretion of their independent owners.
In Brussels, major shopping centers including City 2, Woluwe Shopping Center, Docks Bruxsel, Basilix Shopping Center, and Westland Shopping Center will be closed. Pharmacies will also remain shuttered, although on-call pharmacies will be available for emergencies. Post offices and banks will follow suit, closing their doors for the day.
Despite the closures, the Easter Monday holiday remains a time for family gatherings, egg hunts, and a chance to enjoy leisure activities. With various shopping and service options available, residents in Toulouse and across France can still find ways to celebrate the occasion and make the most of their day off.
