These are the Easter supermarket opening times across the UK

By Claire Schofield
Published 6th Apr 2020, 13:58 BST
Updated 10th Apr 2020, 09:10 BST

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Major supermarkets will be open during the Easter bank holiday at different hours than normal (Photo: Shutterstock)Major supermarkets will be open during the Easter bank holiday at different hours than normal (Photo: Shutterstock)
Major supermarkets will be open during the Easter bank holiday at different hours than normal (Photo: Shutterstock)

With the UK currently on lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, Easter celebrations will be a little more out of the ordinary this year.

The Easter weekend begins on Good Friday (10 Apr), and supermarkets will still be open to allow shoppers to buy any essentials.

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Will shops be open at Easter?

Major supermarkets will be open during the Easter bank holiday, although the opening hours will be slightly different than normal.

The changes come off the back of the already reduced store opening times that have been introduced in response to the ongoing pandemic.

But, if you need to visit the shop for essential items over the Easter period, here are all the times you need to know.

Asda

The majority of Asda stores will continue to operate 8am to 8pm opening hours on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday.

Stores will be closed on Easter Sunday.

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You can check the opening hours of your local Asda using the store locator.

Tesco

Tesco Extra, Metro and Superstores will open from 8am to 8pm on Good Friday, and from 6pm to 10pm on Easter Saturday.

On Easter Sunday, Metro and Superstores will be closed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and will be open from 8am to 8pm in Scotland.

Metro, Extras and Superstores will be open from 8am to 6pm on Easter Monday in England and Wales.

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Extras and Superstores will be open from 10am to 7pm in Northern Ireland on Easter Monday, and from 8am to 8pm in Scotland.

Tesco Express stores will open during their usual hours.

You can check the opening hours of your local Tesco using the store locator.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s superstores will be open from 8am to 9pm on Good Friday, while some smaller stores will remain open from 8am to 8pm.

Stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, and open from 8am to 8pm on Easter Monday.

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Sainsbury’s locals will open during their usual hours, from 7am to 9pm.

You can check the opening hours of your local Sainsbury’s using the store locator.

Morrisons

Morrisons’ core operating hours are currently from 8am to 8pm from Monday to Saturday.