Easter Supermarket Hours: Complete List from Aldi to Waitrose

Easter weekend brings changes to supermarket opening hours across the UK. This article outlines Easter supermarket hours and regional differences.

Legal and regional rules

Large supermarkets in England and Wales must close on Easter Sunday by law. Scotland does not have this restriction, so many Scottish stores can open.

Quick things to remember

• Good Friday and Easter Saturday are usually normal trading days for major chains.
• Smaller convenience shops often open on Easter Sunday.
• Easter Monday hours are frequently reduced compared with a typical weekday.

Major supermarket opening times

This complete list covers typical hours from Aldi to Waitrose. Times can vary by store, so always check locally.

Aldi

• Good Friday: 8am to 10pm.
• Easter Saturday: 8am to 10pm.
• Easter Sunday: Closed.
• Easter Monday: Around 8am to 8pm, may vary by store.

ASDA

• Good Friday: 7am to 10pm.
• Easter Saturday: 7am to 10pm.
• Easter Sunday: Large stores closed; some smaller stores may open.
• Easter Monday: Typically 8am to 10pm, subject to location.

Co-op

• Good Friday: Open with normal hours, varying by branch.
• Easter Saturday: Open with normal hours.
• Easter Sunday: Most stores open, including many local convenience sites.
• Easter Monday: Open with usual hours.

Iceland

• Good Friday: Open as usual.
• Easter Saturday: Open as usual.
• Easter Sunday: Most stores closed; some smaller or franchise outlets may open.
• Easter Monday: Open with normal hours.

Lidl

• Good Friday: Open with normal hours.
• Easter Saturday: Open with normal hours.
• Easter Sunday: Closed.
• Easter Monday: Reduced hours, with shorter trading days at many stores.

M&S

• Good Friday: Typically 8am to 8pm.
• Easter Saturday: Open as normal.
• Easter Sunday: Most larger stores closed; some food halls open (often 9am to 6pm).
• Easter Monday: Typically 8am to 8pm.

Morrisons

• Good Friday: 7am to 10pm.
• Easter Saturday: Open as normal.
• Easter Sunday: Closed in England and Wales; open in Scotland.
• Easter Monday: Usually 7am to 8pm.

Sainsbury’s

• Good Friday: 7am to 10pm.
• Easter Saturday: 7am to 10pm.
• Easter Sunday: Large stores closed in England and Wales; open in Scotland with Sunday hours.
• Easter Monday: Typically 8am to 8pm.

Tesco

• Good Friday: Often 6am to 10pm, varying by store.
• Easter Saturday: Normal hours, commonly starting 6am or 7am.
• Easter Sunday: Large stores closed; Express and convenience outlets may operate.
• Easter Monday: Reduced hours, commonly 8am to 6pm or 8pm depending on branch.

Waitrose & Partners

• Good Friday: Typically 8am to 8pm.
• Easter Saturday: Open as normal.
• Easter Sunday: Large stores closed; some smaller shops open with Sunday hours.
• Easter Monday: Typically 8am to 8pm.

Final tips

This guide provides a clear overview of Easter supermarket hours. Always check your nearest store online before travelling.

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