Easter 2026 Supermarket Hours: Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl & More
The long Easter weekend has prompted UK supermarkets to confirm trading hours. Our guide to Easter 2026 Supermarket Hours: Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl & More outlines key opening times.
Before you go
Opening times can vary by branch. Customers should check each retailer’s online store locator before travelling.
Major supermarket updates
Asda
Most larger Asda stores will open 7am to 10pm on Good Friday, April 3. Larger outlets will be closed on Easter Sunday. On Easter Monday most larger stores will operate from 8am to 10pm.
All Asda filling stations offer pay-at-pump and will operate across the bank holiday weekend.
Aldi
Aldi branches will typically trade 8am to 9pm on Good Friday and Saturday, April 4. Most stores will open 8am to 8pm on Easter Monday. Shoppers are advised to check local hours online.
The retailer recommends quieter shopping between 8am and 9am, or later in the evening.
Lidl
In England and Wales Lidl will trade as usual on Good Friday. In Scotland stores will open with reduced hours from 9am to 10pm. Saturday trading will follow standard operating hours.
All Lidl shops in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday. Scottish sites will remain open.
M&S
M&S will open all branches on Good Friday. The retailer launches an Easter Dine-In range from Wednesday, April 1 through Sunday, April 5. Most M&S stores will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Convenience shops and Scottish locations will remain open. Typical Easter Monday hours are around 8am to 8pm.
Morrisons
The vast majority of Morrisons stores will be open 7am to 10pm on Good Friday. In England and Wales, Easter Sunday trading will typically run 7am to 8pm. Easter Monday mirrors those hours in England and Wales.
Scottish Morrisons sites will generally operate their usual hours. Customers should use the store finder for exact times.
Sainsbury’s
Most Sainsbury’s supermarkets will open 7am to 11pm on Good Friday and Saturday. Convenience stores will trade as usual from 7am to 11pm. Across the UK, stores outside Scotland will be closed on Easter Sunday.
On Easter Monday most supermarkets will open 8am to 8pm. Convenience outlets will maintain regular hours.
Tesco
Tesco asks customers to check local store hours and petrol filling station times. Many large Tesco stores in England, Wales and the Isle of Man will open 6am to 10pm on Good Friday.
Large stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be closed on Easter Sunday. Scottish large stores will remain open. On Easter Monday many large Tesco sites will open 8am to 6pm.
Waitrose
Waitrose branches will open on Good Friday with some reduced hours. Typical opening ranges are 7:30am or 8am until 9pm or 10pm. Most Waitrose shops will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Waitrose convenience sites may remain open. Easter Monday trading will see some branches operate reduced hours.
Quick reference table
| Retailer | Good Friday | Easter Sunday | Easter Monday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Most large stores 7am–10pm | Most large stores closed | Most large stores 8am–10pm |
| Aldi | 8am–9pm | Varies by store | Most stores 8am–8pm |
| Lidl | England/Wales as usual; Scotland 9am–10pm | England/Wales closed; Scotland open | Standard hours |
| M&S | All branches open | Majority closed; convenience stores open | Typical hours, c.8am–8pm |
| Morrisons | Most stores 7am–10pm | England/Wales 7am–8pm; Scotland usual hours | England/Wales 7am–8pm; Scotland usual hours |
| Sainsbury’s | Most supermarkets 7am–11pm | Closed across UK, except Scotland | Most supermarkets 8am–8pm |
| Tesco | Large stores EN/WLS/IOM 6am–10pm | Large stores closed EN/WLS/NI; Scotland open | Most large stores 8am–6pm (varies) |
| Waitrose | Open; some reduced hours (c.7:30/8–9/10pm) | Majority closed; some convenience stores open | Open; some reduced hours |
Filmogaz.com advises checking local store pages before travelling. Times can change between branches and regions.
