YOUR local Greggs may have different opening times over Easter – so make sure to check before you plan a trip to your local branch.
Most shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cafes will close at some point over the Bank Holiday to give staff time off.
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The bakery chain has around 2,000 locations across the country and many already have different opening rather than fixed hours across them all.
For example branches located in train and nus stations are often open early in the morning – some as early as 5.30am.
Some also stay open late into the evening until 11pm, whil;e a handful of location never close their doors and are open 24 hours a day.
But of course during holiday periods like Easter, that can change.
We look at when Greggs will be open over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
When will Greggs be open over Easter?
Greggs opening times will vary across the country over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
Good Friday is on April 7, Easter Sunday falls on April 9, while Easter Monday follows on April 10.
The Saturday (April 8) is a normal day.
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With this in mind, it’s best to check on its website by using the Greggs store locator as times will vary from store to store.
Some branches will stick to their usual opening times, while others will be closed completley.
For example, Greggs in North Street, Brighton, will open from 8am to 5pm on Easter Sunday.
While its branch in Victoria Shopping Centre in Nottingham will be closed all day.
Are other shops open on the Bank Holiday?
Most other retailers will be closing on Easter Sunday.
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.
Having trouble deciding on what sweet treats to try for Easter? Have a look at our list of the best Easter eggs for this year.
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