{"id":2042,"date":"2025-04-08T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/?p=2042"},"modified":"2025-04-09T08:44:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T08:44:04","slug":"full-list-of-easter-bank-holiday-supermarket-opening-hours-including-tesco-and-asda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/08\/full-list-of-easter-bank-holiday-supermarket-opening-hours-including-tesco-and-asda\/","title":{"rendered":"Full list of Easter bank holiday supermarket opening hours including Tesco and Asda"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22858577 lazyload\" alt=\"Tesco supermarket logo outside the store on Old Kent Road on 8th May 2024 in London, United Kingdom.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/softnary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_246512483-e331.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>These are the supermarket opening hours across the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>There are many things to love about\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/easter\/\">Easter\u00a0<\/a><strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2020\/04\/12\/easter-eggs-made-chocolate-12544074\/\">chocolate eggs,<\/a><strong>\u00a0long weekends and <\/strong>fun with the family.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/03\/27\/when-is-easter-2023-and-when-are-the-easter-holidays-this-year-2-18511515\/\">Easter weekend<\/a>\u00a0will begin with Good Friday (April 18) next week, with a normal Saturday following before ending on Easter Sunday (April 20) and Easter Monday (April 21).<\/p>\n<p>But what if you forget to stock up for the four-day weekend? Or your midnight Easter egg munching leaves your cupboards empty?<\/p>\n<p>Knowing where to dash for last-minute supplies is all you need to save the day.<\/p>\n<p>But while you\u2019re lounging around stuffing your face with chocolate, so too will many of the people who staff your favourite shops.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are supermarkets and shops open on Easter Sunday?<\/h2>\n<p>The vast majority of supermarkets in <a data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/england\/?ico=auto_link_news_P7_LNK1\">England<\/a>, <a data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/wales\/?ico=auto_link_news_P7_LNK2\">Wales<\/a> and <a data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/northern-ireland\/?ico=auto_link_news_P7_LNK3\">Northern Ireland<\/a> will be closed on <a data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/easter\/?ico=auto_link_news_P7_LNK4\">Easter<\/a> Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Any shop bigger than 280 square metres must be closed on Easter Sunday by law, according to government rules on retailers\u2019 trading hours in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>Scotland is the exception, where many stores will remain open, operating under Sunday trading hours.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is Aldi open over Easter weekend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22867383 lazyload\" alt=\"Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK - October 4th 2023: Aldi store, Century Retail Park, Watford\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/softnary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_241843886-211f.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>The German grocery giant is bound by the government\u2019s laws around which stores can open over Easter (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good Friday:<\/strong>\u00a08am-10pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday:\u00a0<\/strong>8am-10pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easter Sunday:\u00a0<\/strong>Closed (England &amp; Wales), open as usual (Scotland)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easter Monday:\u00a0<\/strong>8am-8pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/stores.aldi.co.uk\/store-finder\">Aldi\u2019s store finder tool <\/a>on its website to find your local shop\u2019s trading hours. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is Asda open over Easter weekend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22865322 lazyload\" alt=\"Asda supermarket chain on Old Kent Road showing the price of petrol and diesel on 8th May 2024 in London, England, United Kingdom. Asda Stores Ltd. is a British supermarket retailer, headquartered in West Yorkshire. The company was founded in 1949 and was listed on the London Stock Exchange until 1999 when it was acquired by the American retail giant Walmart for ??6.7 billion. Asda was the second-largest supermarket chain in Britain between 2003 and 2014 by market share, at which point it fell into third place. Since April 2019, it has regained its second-place position. (photo by Mike Kemp\/In Pictures via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/softnary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_246672666-06a8.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Most Asda are pretty big, to say the least, making it difficult for them to open on Easter Sunday (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>About 1,100 Asda stores will shutter on Easter Sunday across England, Wales and Northern Ireland \u2013 a result of laws restricting large stores from opening on certain bank holidays. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good Friday<\/strong>: 7am-10pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday:<\/strong>\u00a07am-10pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easter Sunday:\u00a0<\/strong>Closed (England &amp; Wales), open as usual (Scotland)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easter Monday:<\/strong>\u00a07am-10pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to double-check your local Asda\u2019s opening times, try the company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/\">store locator<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is Co-op open over Easter weekend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"485\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22822364 lazyload\" alt=\"Co-op external store sign\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/softnary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-1663544110.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Co-op stores tend to run on the smaller side, so some will be open over Easter (Picture: Peter Dazeley\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Co-ops can vary a lot in size, from medium-sized stores to teeny tiny petrol station spots. As they tend to be on the smaller side, some Co-ops don\u2019t have to shutter over the Easter break in line with government policies. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll be business as usual on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Monday, while mid-sized branches will close on Easter Sunday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. <\/p>\n<p>Local convenience stores should be open as usual throughout the long-weekend, however. <\/p>\n<p>As always, check your local Co-op\u2019s opening hours with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coop.co.uk\/store-finder\">supermarket\u2019s branch finder<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is Iceland open over Easter weekend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"371\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22758199 lazyload\" alt=\"Iceland recalls Italian favourite meal over fears it may contain plastic\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/softnary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_244479201-0c68.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Some Iceland shops will be giving you the cold shoulder over Easter (Picture: Anadolu)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Frozen food retailer Iceland will be open as usual over Easter. Well, if you live in Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>Stores in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland\u00a0will be closed on Easter Sunday. <\/p>\n<p>They will, however, be open as usual on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Monday. Shopping centre Iceland stores may be different, though. <\/p>\n<p>Iceland\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.co.uk\/store-finder\">store locator<\/a> will have you covered if you need to check when your local is open for business. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is Lidl open over Easter weekend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"485\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22864906 lazyload\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/softnary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-1745217932-9f28.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Lidl focuses on budget items (Picture: Matt Cardy\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lidl, the German grocer, will operate its usual trading hours over Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Monday across the UK. <\/p>\n<p>But only Scotland will see Lidl open on Easter Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Your local Lidl\u2019s trading hours\u00a0can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lidl.co.uk\/c\/store-finder\/s10023098\">supermarket\u2019s store tracker<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is Morrisons open over Easter weekend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"466\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22796819 lazyload\" alt=\"File photo dated 22\/08\/21 of a Morrisons supermarket store sign. Morrisons has said 365 jobs are at risk of redundancy because of plans to close some of its cafes, convenience stores, florists and fresh food counters. Issue date: Monday March 24, 2025. PA Photo. The supermarket chain said it was costing more to run the services than it was making from customer spending. The closures will see it shut down 52 cafes, all 18 market kitchens, 17 Morrisons Daily convenience stores, 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters and four pharmacies. The majority of staff members affected by the changes are expected to be deployed to roles elsewhere in the business, Morrisons said. But there will be a total of around 365 employees at risk of redundancy. See PA story CITY Morrisons . Photo credit should read: Ian West\/PA Wire\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/softnary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_245010774-8c1f.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Morrisons will be open in Scotland as if it were your average Sunday (Picture: Ian West\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like most supermarket chains, your nearest Morrisons being open over Easter depends on where in the UK you live. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good Friday:<\/strong>\u00a07am \u2013 10pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday:<\/strong>\u00a0Open as usual <\/li>\n<li><strong>Easter Sunday:<\/strong>\u00a0Closed (England &amp; Wales), open as usual (Scotland)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easter Monday:<\/strong>\u00a07am \u2013 8pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Just punch in your postcode on the<a href=\"https:\/\/my.morrisons.com\/storefinder\/\"> Morrison store locator<\/a> tool to check opening times. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is Sainsbury\u2019s open over Easter weekend?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"456\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22834727 lazyload\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/softnary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GettyImages-1725620271-fc0d.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Sainsbury\u2019s, like most supermarkets, will close Easter Sunday (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a twist, not all Sainsbury\u2019s\u00a0in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be shut for certain on Easter Sunday.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good Friday:\u00a0<\/strong>7am to 10pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easter Saturday:<\/strong>\u00a07am to 10pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easter Sunday:\u00a0<\/strong>Larger stores closed, Local stores will open from 7am to 10pm (England and Wales), open as usual (Scotland stores will open in line with Sunday trading hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easter Monday<\/strong>: Larger stores reduced opening times of 8am to 8pm. Local stores open from 7am to 10pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sainsbury\u2019s \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/stores.sainsburys.co.uk\">find a store<\/a>\u2019 webpage can also be used to find out when your local store will open. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is Tesco open over Easter weekend?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"429\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22848403 lazyload\" alt=\"File photo dated 25\/11\/2020 of a Tesco Extra store. Tesco boss Ken Murphy has seen his pay deal more than double to almost ?10 million for the past year. It means the chief executive has been paid 431 times that of the average Tesco worker - ?23,010. Issue date: Tuesday May 14, 2024. PA Photo. The supermarket giant&#039;s annual report revealed Mr Murphy has received a pay package worth ?9.93 million for the year to February. It compared with a ?4.44 million total pay deal for the previous financial year. See PA story CITY Tesco. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens\/PA Wire\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/softnary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_204025864-b970.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Don\u2019t count on seeing any of these open on Easter Sunday (Picture: Joe Giddens\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tesco come in three main sizes: Express, Metro and Extra. Once again, government laws mean only some Tesco can open. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll be usual trading hours on Good Friday, but be warned that there will be Tesco branches that shutter earlier. <\/p>\n<p>All Tesco superstores will be closed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scottish ones will be open from 8am to 8pm. <\/p>\n<p>The bulk of Tesco Express stores will be open up and down the UK over Easter Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>On Easter Monday, most Tesco stores will be open but may operate reduced hours and close by 8pm.<\/p>\n<p>You can see what times your <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=127X1524508&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tesco.com%2Fstore-locator%2Fuk%2F&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prima.co.uk%2Fall-recipes%2Ffood-news%2Fa27039601%2Feaster-sunday-supermarket-opening-hours%2F&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=%5Butm_source%7C%5Butm_campaign%7C%5Butm_medium%7C%5Bgclid%7C%5Bmsclkid%7C%5Bfbclid%7C%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.google.com%5Bcontent_id%7Ca5e12652-6bfd-4620-996d-a3ee238c66c2%5Bcontent_product_id%7C5230cc74-d006-493d-8481-bd709cfa7240%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7Cf146f9a1-fdcf-4ec6-9d91-7ab32ec3d872%5Blt%7C%5Baxid%7C3a3f3667-13c4-497d-acd6-7c5b8101a5bc%5Boptxid%7C%5Boptvid%7C\">local store opens and closes here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is Waitrose open over Easter weekend?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22848402 lazyload\" alt=\"STIRLING SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 03, 2017: Exterior of the Waitrose store at dusk in Stirling, Scotland.; Shutterstock ID 571474204; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/softnary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_243753367-5c6b.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Smaller Waitrose will likely be open regardless of what day it is (Picture: Shutterstock \/ cornfield)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last and certainly not least, Waitrose opening times will differ across the UK. If they\u2019re even open at all, that is.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good Friday:\u00a0<\/strong>8am -8pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday:<\/strong>\u00a0Waitrose shops will trade normal hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easter Sunday:\u00a0<\/strong>Larger stores closed, smaller Waitrose open<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easter Monday<\/strong>: 8am-8pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitrose.com\/find-a-store\/\">Waitrose\u2019s \u2018find a store\u2019 page <\/a>to check if and when your local store is open.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>This article was first published on March 31, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong><strong><strong>Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:webnews@metro.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>For more stories like this, <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>check our news page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are the supermarket opening hours across the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images) There are many things to love about\u00a0Easter\u00a0\u2013\u00a0chocolate eggs,\u00a0long weekends and fun with the family. Easter weekend\u00a0will begin with Good Friday (April 18) next week, with a normal Saturday following before ending on Easter Sunday (April 20) and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2042","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uk"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2042"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2054,"href":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042\/revisions\/2054"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2042"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}