Easter weekend is fast approaching and the four-day bank holiday weekend means many supermarkets will have different opening hours.
Supermarkets in the UK are now warning customers that many of their stores will be closed over the Bank Holiday weekend as government rules dictate that any location larger than 280 square metres must close on Easter Sunday.
General opening times may also differ on Friday, Saturday and Monday as supermarkets may be operating with reduced staff who are also given a chance to enjoy the bank holiday.
This means it is a good idea for those looking to celebrate this Easter weekend to know when they will be able to buy the essentials and ensure they aren’t too late. Here is a list of when the major UK supermarkets are operating this Easter:
Aldi Easter opening times
Opening hours at Aldi stores this weekend will vary depending on location, but these times will apply to the majority:
- Good Friday, April 18 – 8am to 10pm
- Easter Sunday, April 20 – Closed
- Bank Holiday Monday, April 21 – 8am to 8pm
The opening hours of your local Aldi can be checked here.
Lidl Easter opening times
Lidl stores likewise will vary by location, but the majority will have the same opening hours. Here is what you need to know:
- Good Friday, April 18 – 8am to 10pm
- Easter Sunday, April 20 – Closed
- Bank Holiday Monday, April 21 – 9am to 9pm
The opening hours of your local Lidl can be checked here.
Tesco Easter opening times
Tesco Extra and Tesco Superstore locations will close in England and Wales on Easter Sunday. However, most Tesco Express stores will remain open. Check your local branch for accurate times.
For the majority of larger Tesco supermarkets, the opening hours this weekend will be:
- Good Friday, April 18 – 6am to 10pm
- Easter Sunday, April 20 – Closed
- Bank Holiday Monday, April 21 – 8am to 6pm
The opening hours of your local Tesco can be checked here.
Asda Easter opening times
The majority of Asda stores will operate with the following hours over the Easter weekend:
- Good Friday, April 18 – 7am to 10pm
- Easter Sunday, April 20 – Closed
- Bank Holiday Monday, April 21 – 7am to 10pm
The opening hours of your local Asda can be checked here.
Sainsbury’s Easter opening times
For Sainsbury’s all major stores will be closed on Easter Sunday in England and Wales, while some smaller locations will remain open between 7am and 9pm. For the majority of larger supermarkets, the opening times will be:
- Good Friday, April 18 – 7am to 10pm
- Easter Sunday, April 20 – Closed
- Bank Holiday Monday, April 21 – 7am to 10pm
The opening hours of your local Sainsbury’s can be checked here.
Morrisons Easter opening times
The majority of Morrisons stores in England and Wales will be open for these hours over the weekend:
- Good Friday, April 18 – 7am to 10pm
- Easter Sunday, April 20 – Closed
- Bank Holiday Monday, April 21 – 7am to 8pm
The opening hours of your local Morrisons can be checked here.
