MANY shops and supermarkets will be closing for Easter, and shoppers will want to make a note of the changes.
Easter Sunday falls on April 9 this year, and many supermarkets are closing to celebrate it.
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Good Friday, April 7, kicks off Easter celebrations.
Opening times may vary right through until Easter Monday, April 10.
Many stores across the UK are shut over Easter in line with trading laws.
These are government rules which mean stores in England and Wales over 280 square metres have to close on Easter Sunday.
Co-op has over 4,000 stores but opening times might still vary across the UK.
To find your nearest store’s specific opening hours you can use the locator tool on Co-op’s website.
We explain Co-op’s opening times this week.
Is Co-op open over the Easter Bank Holidays?
Co op has said all big stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday, subject to the government rules.
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However, stores will be open as usual over the weekend.
Do remember to double check the website first, and don’t forget added delivery costs if you decide to order food home.
Are shops closed on the Bank Holiday?
Some retailers will be shutting their stores over the Easter period, but it won’t be the same for everyone.
Most shops and supermarkets will be closed for certain days in order to give staff some much-needed time off.
Opening hours can vary from branch to branch, so check your local store times before you make the trip.
Most big retailers will have their opening times listed on their websites.
But for a quick check, we’ve rounded up all the main shops in our guide.
Remember stores in Scotland have different trading laws to the rest of the UK, so it’s best to double check shop websites to be sure about opening times before setting off.
