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Easter Sunday Supermarket Opening Hours 2025: What You Need to Know
Easter: a time for chocolate eggs, family fun, and… a potential supermarket scramble? With a four-day weekend spanning Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday, many of us might find ourselves needing last-minute supplies. But are your favorite supermarkets open on Easter Sunday? Let's find out!
Easter Sunday Trading Laws
The short answer for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is largely no. Government regulations dictate that most supermarkets exceeding 280 square meters must remain closed on Easter Sunday. Scotland, however, operates under different Sunday trading laws, meaning many stores will stay open with regular Sunday hours.
Supermarket Opening Hours: A Quick Guide
While specific opening times can vary by location, here's a general overview of major supermarket chains across the UK. Always check your local store's website or app for accurate times.
- Aldi: Closed on Easter Sunday in England & Wales; open as usual in Scotland. Check their store finder for precise hours.
- Asda: Closed on Easter Sunday in England, Wales & Northern Ireland; open as usual in Scotland. Check their store locator.
- Co-op: Smaller Co-op stores may remain open on Easter Sunday, but larger branches in England, Wales & Northern Ireland will likely be closed. Use their branch finder to confirm.
- Iceland: Closed on Easter Sunday in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland; open as usual in Scotland. Check their store locator.
- Lidl: Closed on Easter Sunday in England & Wales; open with modified hours in Scotland. Use Lidl's store tracker.
- Morrisons: Closed on Easter Sunday in England & Wales; open as usual in Scotland. Check their store locator.
- Sainsbury's: Larger stores closed on Easter Sunday in England & Wales; smaller stores and those in Scotland may have varying hours. Use their 'find a store' tool.
- Tesco: Large Tesco stores closed on Easter Sunday in England & Wales; Tesco Express stores may have limited opening hours. Check their website for specifics.
- Waitrose: Larger stores closed, smaller stores may be open. Use Waitrose's store finder.
Plan Ahead for a Smooth Easter
To avoid any Easter egg-citement turning into a chocolate-less crisis, it's best to plan your shopping trip carefully. Utilize the store locators provided by each supermarket to confirm your local store's exact opening hours before heading out. Happy Easter!
