Are Shops Open Easter Sunday: Supermarket hours and Morrisons one-day closure
are shops open easter sunday — Major supermarket groups have set revised trading hours for the bank holiday weekend, with changes affecting Good Friday (April 3), Easter Sunday (April 5) and Easter Monday (April 6) in the UK and times noted here in ET. Shoppers face reduced hours and outright closures at some larger outlets, while convenience-format stores will largely remain trading. The guidance from retailers is simple: check your local store’s opening hours to avoid a last-minute trip.
Are Shops Open Easter Sunday — who closes and who stays open
Across the supermarket sector, opening times differ by chain and by store type. Tesco will operate reduced hours on Good Friday, with stores open from 6: 00am to 10: 00pm ET and Tesco Express trading 6: 00am to 11: 00pm ET. Co-op stores are expected to operate usual hours around 7: 00am to 10: 00pm or 11: 00pm ET depending on location. Asda shows variation: some stores remain 24 hours, while others open 7: 00am to 10: 00pm ET on Good Friday. Morrisons larger stores will operate usual hours on Good Friday of roughly 7: 00am to 10: 00pm ET but will close on Easter Sunday in England and Wales; in Scotland those larger supermarkets will stay open on Easter Sunday. Morrisons Daily convenience outlets will trade as normal throughout the weekend, typically opening at 6: 00am or 7: 00am and closing between 9: 00pm and 11: 00pm ET.
Key Good Friday and Easter weekend times (ET)
Sainsbury’s is set to open around 7: 00am to 10: 00pm ET on Good Friday. Lidl branches generally operate 8: 00am to 10: 00pm ET, while most Aldi stores will be slightly reduced to 8: 00am to 9: 00pm ET on Good Friday. Waitrose branches listed have varied hours, with some showing extended opening such as 8: 00am to 8: 00pm ET; smaller service-station or Little Waitrose outlets show different timetables, for example 7: 00am to 10: 00pm ET. Shoppers are advised to check their nearest branch for exact opening times across the holiday period.
Immediate reactions and retailer strategy
Rami Baitieh, chief executive of Morrisons, framed the company response to wider pressures: “We are watching current international events closely, alert to the impacts on consumer confidence and supply chains, and we will continue to do what we can to mitigate effects on our customers. ” He added: “We know it’s tough for customers right now and we’re doing everything we can to offer them better value and give them more reasons to shop at Morrisons. ” The retailer has pointed to targeted investment in pricing, promotions and loyalty as part of its approach while adjusting holiday trading patterns.
Quick context: supermarkets have traditionally varied bank holiday hours by store type and location, prompting repeated reminders to check local timetables before visiting.
What’s next: expect customers to see normal trading return for many larger supermarkets on Easter Monday (April 6), with Morrisons noting most larger stores will open from 7: 00am to 8: 00pm ET that day; shoppers should confirm local times and bear in mind the differing arrangements for England, Wales and Scotland. For immediate planning, repeat the question at home: are shops open easter sunday — then check your nearest branch’s posted hours before you travel.
