EASTER is fast approaching – and it affects certain shop and retail opening times.
You better check what’s open and what’s not in advance as you don’t want to be disappointed if somewhere is shut.
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This year Easter falls on Sunday, April 9.
Usually shops will stay open for Good Friday (April 7) and Easter Monday (April 10) which are bank holidays, but it’s best to check their websites to be sure.
Government rules mean stores in England and Wales larger than 280 square metres have to close on Easter Sunday.
Stores that are smaller can open but may have a change to hours because of the celebrations.
In any case, it’s always best to have a quick peek at supermarket websites before you leave the house.
The last thing you want is to be disappointed if the place is closed, plus there’s no need to waste money on petrol.
You can use the store locator tool on each website to check your nearest branch for future reference.
Keep in mind as well, none of the opening hours during Easter weekend are guaranteed because it will vary depending on the shop.
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Here we’ve rounded up what supermarket’s are making changes to opening times over Easter below.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s confirmed 600 of its big stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Branches in Scotland will open in line with Sunday trading hours – do check your local store times if that’s where you’re based.
However, the supermarket’s 800 UK-wide convenience stores will remain open as usual from 7am to 10pm.
Its opening times will range between 6am and 11pm on Good Friday, 6am to 11pm on Easter Saturday, and 7am to 10pm on Easter Monday.
Aldi
Aldi is closing 890 stores in England and Wales on April 9.
As for the surrounding days, branches will be open between 8am and 10pm on Good Friday
The day before Easter shops are open from 8am to 10pm and then from 8am to 8pm on Easter Monday.
Morrisons
Morrisons is pulling the shutters down on every branch in England and Wales on Easter Sunday, but Scottish stores will stay open as usual.
Over the rest of the weekend, every Morrisons branch will be open between 7am and 10pm on Good Friday and 7am to 8pm Easter Monday.
Meanwhile, stores will be operating their normal opening hours on April 8, the Saturday before Easter Sunday.
Asda
Almost all Asda stores will be shut on April 9.
This only excludes Scottish stores, which will remain open.
Opening times will vary across the country, but for the most part both Good Friday and Easter Saturday will have opening hours between 7am and 10pm.
Stores should be open between 7am and 8pm on Easter Monday.
Iceland
Iceland stores will be closed for the most part on April 9.
Exceptions include Swift, Scottish Core, the Food Warehouse stores – but it’s best to check your local branches if you were planning to go.
All stores should be open as usual during the surrounding days, but do still check online in case your local one is different.
Co op
Co op has said all big stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday, subject to the government rules.
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 home too.
Tesco and Lidl have not yet confirmed a change to opening times for the long Easter weekend.
