Easter kicks off this weekend, which means many families will be heading to the shops to pick up some last minute essentials for a big meal.
And whether you are planning a big Sunday roast, or arranging an Easter egg hunt, chances are that you will be needing to make a trip to your local supermarket.
As Easter is seen as a religious celebration, many supermarkets across the country end up changing what times that they open and close at.
This year's celebrations kick off on Good Friday, April 15, meaning that supermarket opening times may vary on Saturday 16, Sunday 17 and Monday 18.
We've already covered Good Friday 2022 opening times, but now we have a full rundown of the supermarket opening times for Easter Sunday and Monday.
Here is when Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Tesco and much more will be open this Easter weekend.
Aldi
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Aldi stores will be open as normal on Easter Saturday, April 16 from 8am - 10pm.
Stores across the country will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 17. Stores will reopen on Easter Monday, April 18 from 8am to 8pm.
The supermarket has said opening hours may differ depending on location. Find out more about Aldi's opening hours here.
Lidl
Lidl will be open this Easter weekend. Most stores will be open from 8am - 10pm on Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday, but some stores times may vary.
Check your local Lidl's opening hours here.
Morrisons
Morrisons stores in Scotland will be open during the Easter weekend this year. The store will operate at normal hours on Easter Saturday, which is around 8am - 10pm.
Stores will operate slightly different hours on Easter Sunday from around 7am - 8pm and Easter Monday from 7am - 8pm.
Some stores may vary. Check your local Morrisons opening hours here.
Asda
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Asda stores across the country will be open during the Easter weekend this year. Each store does follow different opening hours, but most will be open 8am-10pm during.
A few other stores are open earlier and close at later times. You can check for your local shops opening hours using their store locator.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's stores will be open at normal times during the Easter weekend this year, with the vast majority being open from 7am - 10pm. Some stores are open later.
You can check for your local shops opening hours using their store locator.
Tesco
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Most Tesco stores will be open during the Easter bank weekend from around 6am - 11pm. Some smaller local stores will be open until around midnight.
You can check for your local shops opening hours using their store locator.
Waitrose
Waitrose stores will be open at normal times during Easter Saturday, but will operate reduced hours during Easter Sunday from 9am - 8pm.
Most stores will return to normal 8am - 9pm on Easter Monday.
You can check for your local stores opening times using their store locator tool.
M&S
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M&S food stores will be open as normal during Easter Saturday, with many open from around 8am - 8pm. Stores will be open at reduced hours during Easter Sunday, with many being open from 9am - 6pm.
Stores will be open on Easter Monday from around 8am - 8pm.
Check for your local M&S' opening hours using their store locator tool.
Iceland
Iceland stores will be open, but they will be operating at reduced hours this Easter bank holiday. Most stores will be open from around 9am - 6pm during the whole bank holiday weekend.
Find out your local Iceland's opening hours using their store locator tool.
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