Easter supermarket opening times: Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl and more
The Easter bank holiday is almost here, bringing a long weekend filled with family gatherings, chocolate eggs and – hopefully – some sun.
After two consecutive years disrupted by COVID restrictions, many will be relishing the first 'normal' Easter since 2019.
The celebrations are falling later than usual, with Good Friday being marked on 15 April, followed by Easter Sunday on 17 April and Easter Monday on 18 April.
If you're looking to stock up your fridge with last-minute essentials, be aware that most large supermarkets across the UK will be closed on Easter Sunday, while other shops may have shorter opening hours.
Here is everything you need to know about this weekend's supermarket opening times.
Read more: Top tips to save money during the Easter holidays
Tesco opening times
Most Tesco supermarkets will be closed on Easter Sunday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, although some smaller Express stores will be open. Scottish stores will remain open.
Opening hours across the rest of the Easter bank holiday weekend will vary depending on your location. You can visit Tesco's store locator tool to help you find the adjusted times in area.
Asda opening times
All Asda supermarkets in the UK will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Adjusted opening times will differ from store to store during the long weekend, so you are advised to use Asda's online locator to find up-to-date hours.
Morrisons opening times
All Morrisons supermarkets in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be closed on Easter Sunday, although Scottish stores will be open as usual.
You can find the Good Friday and Easter Monday opening times for your local store by using the Morrisons store finder.
Lidl opening times
Lidl's stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be closed on Easter Sunday. Its supermarkets in Scotland will be open as usual.
You can check the opening times for your local Lidl store to ensure you don't miss out on any essential supplies over the bank holiday weekend.
Aldi opening times
All Aldi stores in the UK will be closed on Easter Sunday.
The supermarket's store finder tool will give you the exact opening times for your local branch for the rest of the Easter weekend.
Co-op opening times
Co-op will close all of its UK branches on Easter Sunday.
The Co-op store finder will provide up-to-date information on your local branch across the bank holiday.
Sainsbury's opening times
Most Sainsbury's supermarkets will be closed on Easter Sunday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but smaller Local stores will be open as usual. Scottish stores will remain open.
You can use the Sainsbury's store locator to find the nearest branch near you.
