Easter weekend is almost upon us, which means people are looking forward to some time off work and are stocking up on Easter eggs and preparing to indulge in hot cross buns.
Many will enjoy an extra-long weekend thanks to Good Friday and Easter Monday, and, as with other major holidays, there will be some changes to shop opening times and transport schedules.
And, those who want to squeeze in some last-minute shopping or top up on treats they have run out of on Sunday are reminded that full-sized supermarkets will be shut on April 19. Although most supermarkets open on bank holidays, national holidays and other festive days, retail staff need a break as well as everyone else.
In fact, UK trading laws specify that large shops have to close on Easter Sunday.
As a result, you should to be aware of shortened opening hours and store closures. Here are the key supermarket opening times for Easter 2025.
Tesco
Tesco's opening hours over the Easter weekend (April 17-20) vary according the when the shop is a superstore (Extra) or local convenience store (Express).
Tesco Extra shops will be closed on Easter Sunday and they will be on restricted hours on the two Easter bank holidays, Good Friday and Easter Monday, typically 8am to 6pm. However, Extra stores in Scotland will be open on Easter Sunday.
Tesco Express stores will be open from 6am to 11pm on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, and will be on normal hours on Saturday April 18.
Tesco Extra
Good Friday: 6am to 10pm (times may vary on location)
Saturday: 6am to midnight
Easter Sunday: Closed (stores in Scotland will be open 8am to 8pm)
Easter Monday: 8am to 6pm (Reduced hours vary on location)
Asda
Like other supermarkets, Asda will also operate on a reduced schedule over the Easter weekend. Of course, these times can sometimes vary depending on location, so make sure you check with local stores.
Good Friday: 6am to 10pm (times may vary on location)
Saturday: 6am to 10pm (times may vary on location)
Easter Sunday: Closed (Scotland stores open for varying times)
Easter Monday: 6am to 10pm (times may vary on location)
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury's has more than 600 supermarkets and 800 grocery stores across the UK. Although the opening times vary depending on whether you’re shopping at a Sainsbury’s Local or a larger Sainsbury’s supermarket, expect all major stores to be closed in England and Wales on Easter Sunday.
Good Friday: 7am to 10pm
Saturday: 7am to 10pm
Easter Sunday: Closed (stores in Scotland open)
Easter Monday: 8am to 8pm (depending on location and store type)
Morrisons
Morrisons may have reduced opening hours at some of its stores in the run-up to Easter Sunday. However, most will have normal opening hours before the main Easter celebrations.
Good Friday: 7am to 10pm
Saturday: Normal operating hours
Easter Sunday: Closed (stores in Scotland open)
Easter Monday: 7am to 8pm
Lidl
Lidl is offering a range of Easter discounts and offers. Its Garden Event on Good Friday offers outdoor products and plants for those using the long weekend to get their gardens in shape for the summer.
Good Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturday: 8am to 8pm
Easter Sunday: Closed
Easter Monday: 8am to 8pm
Aldi
Aldi’s 800-plus UK stores will also operate on a reduced service, but they still give shoppers plenty of time to stock up on last-minute Easter eggs – in case you ate yours too early. Local opening times may vary, so make sure to check the signs at your closest store.
Good Friday: 8am to 10pm
Saturday: 8am to 10pm
Easter Sunday: Closed
Easter Monday: 8am to 8pm
Waitrose
While most shops will be closed on Easter Sunday, a handful of Little Waitrose branches in key locations will be open. It is best to confirm hours with your local branch.
Good Friday: 8am to 8pm (Little Waitrose: 6am to midnight)
Saturday: Normal hours
Easter Sunday: Most stores closed except for Fulham Palace Road, West Kensington, Clapham Common, Knightsbridge, Victoria Street, Kings Cross station, South Bank Tower, Wimbledon Hill, East Putney, West Hampstead, Highbury Corner, Muswell Hill, Finchley Central, Byres Rd, Newton Mearns, Stirling, Milngavie, Comely Bank, Morningside, Fitzroy Street, Cambridge. Open Waitrose stores are those at filling stations or motorway services.
Easter Monday: 8am to 8pm (Little Waitrose: 6am to midnight)
Co-op
Most larger Co-op stores will operate regular hours on Friday, Saturday, and Monday. However, as with the others on this list, stores will be closed nationwide on Sunday and smaller outlets will have irregular hours. Some smaller shops will be open on Sunday.
Good Friday: 7am to 10pm (Depending on location)
Holy Saturday: 7am to 10pm (Depending on location)
Easter Sunday: Large stores closed (Small stores and outlets in Scotland open)
Easter Monday: 7am to 10pm (Depending on location)
