In Easter 2020, the operating hours of major UK supermarkets have been adjusted due to the Covid pandemic, ensuring that shoppers can access essential items during the holiday period.
On Easter Sunday, April 12, while all major supermarkets are open, they will operate with reduced hours, in accordance with the lockdown measures in place due to the Covid pandemic.
Tesco
Extra, Metro, and Superstores: Open from 8 am to 8 pm on Good Friday and from 6 am to 10 pm on Easter Saturday.
Metro and Superstores: Closed in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland on Easter Sunday. All Tesco stores in Scotland open from 8 am to 8 pm on Easter Sunday.
On Easter Monday, Metro, Extra, and Superstores open from 8 am to 6 pm in England and Wales. Tesco Express maintains its usual hours from 7 am to 10 pm, having adjusted from its previous closing time of 11 pm pre-Covid. It’s advisable to check your local Tesco’s hours using their store locator before visiting.
Asda
The majority of Asda stores open as usual on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Monday from 8 am to 8 pm but remain closed on Easter Sunday.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s superstores open from 8 am to 9 pm on Good Friday, while smaller supermarkets are open from 8 am to 8 pm. They will be closed on Easter Sunday and reopen from 8 am to 8 pm on Easter Monday. Sainsbury’s Locals maintain their regular hours of 7 am to 9 pm.
Morrisons
Morrisons’ current opening hours are from 8 am to 8 pm from Monday to Saturday, with some stores closed on Sundays. Shoppers are encouraged to check the website for Easter opening times at their local store.
Aldi
Aldi stores operate from 8 am to 8 pm from Monday to Saturday, with Sunday hours being 10 am to 4 pm in most locations (8 am to 6 pm in Scotland). On Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Monday, stores open from 8 am to 8 pm in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland but remain closed on Easter Sunday. In Scotland, they open from 9 am to 8 pm on Easter Sunday. Additionally, Aldi will open its doors 30 minutes early for elderly and vulnerable customers from Monday to Saturday, including the Easter weekend.
Lidl
Lidl is open as usual on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Monday from 8 am to 8 pm in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, but they will be closed on Easter Sunday. However, Lidl stores maintain normal hours throughout the weekend, including Easter Sunday in Scotland.