Easter weekend will see a number of disruptions to some of the UK’s most popular supermarkets including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s – here’s a complete list of opening times for all major grocery stores
The Easter weekend is poised to bring about disruptions to some of the UK’s biggest and most frequented supermarkets. Easter Sunday, which falls on April 20, will see most shops shut down entirely.
On the other hand, Good Friday on April 18 and Easter Monday on April 21 are both bank holidays, meaning some stores may opt to stay open. However they are likely to have modified opening and closing times.
Bear in mind that the bulk of stores expected to close on Easter Sunday in England and Wales will likely stay open in Scotland. More information on these timings can be found below.
Here’s a comprehensive rundown of all the major supermarkets’ opening and closing times over the Easter weekend.
Morrisons
Most Morrisons outlets will be open from 7am until 10pm on Good Friday but will stick to regular hours on Saturday. However, they will shut their doors on Easter Sunday while operating from 7am to 8pm on average on Easter Monday.
Full details on your local Morrisons can be found via the store finder here.
Asda
Most Asda stores will be open from 7am and close at 10pm on Good Friday and the following Saturday, with most stores shutting on Easter Sunday. Similarly, Easter Monday will see opening times of 7am until 10pm.
Full details can be found on the Asda store finder here.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s outlets will typically be open from 7am to 10pm on Good Friday and the subsequent Saturday. While many larger stores will shut on Easter Sunday, some small ones may remain open from 7am to 10pm.
Times may also differ on the following Easter Monday. Full details can be found via the store locater here.
Lidl
Lidl branches are generally expected to maintain their usual trading hours on Good Friday and Easter Saturday. However, they are expected to close doors on Easter Sunday.
You can check your local Lidl’s opening and closing hours across Easter, using the store finder here.
Co-op
Under UK laws, smaller Co-op larger stores are not required to close over the Easter period. However, some smaller locations may opt to alter their hours during Easter.
If you’re planning on doing some shopping at your local Co-op, use their store finder here to check their opening and closing times during Easter.
Tesco
Due to the diversity of Tesco stores nationwide, some larger ones may close early on Good Friday while smaller ones may open later. However, all bigger stores are expected to shut on Easter Sunday, with potentially shorter operating hours on Easter Monday.
The smaller Tesco Express and Metro shops are likely to stay open. Full details on your local Tesco Express, Extra, or Metro can be found here.
Aldi
On Good Friday and the following Saturday, most Aldi stores will be open from 8am to 10pm. However, in England and Wales they will shut on Easter Sunday with restricted opening hours on Easter Monday, typically opening at 8am and closing at 8pm.
Further details on your local Aldi’s opening and closing times can be found on their store finder here..
Waitrose
Generally, Waitrose stores will be open from 8am to 8pm on Good Friday and will operate normal hours on the following Saturday. Most shops are expected to close on Easter Sunday, with typical operating hours of 8am to 8pm on Easter Monday.
Full details can be found on their store locator here.
