Get you up to speed: Easter 2026 Supermarket Opening Times: Aldi, Tesco and Others | UK News
Most major supermarkets in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will close on Easter Sunday, while operating with reduced hours on Easter Monday.
Asda has confirmed its large stores will close on Easter Sunday but will operate normally on Easter Monday, with Express shops open 24 hours.
What we know so far
Supermarkets have announced their opening times for Easter 2026, with Good Friday on April 3, Easter Sunday on April 5, and Easter Monday on April 6. Most large stores will be closed on Easter Sunday across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland due to legal requirements, while shops in Scotland will operate as usual.
Major chains such as Tesco and Morrisons confirmed their large stores will shut on Easter Sunday. Lidl will also close in England and Wales but remain open in Scotland. Smaller outlets within these chains may operate on different schedules.
On Easter Monday, many supermarkets like Tesco and Aldi are expected to operate at reduced hours. Customers are advised to check local store timings to ensure availability of last-minute Easter essentials.
The Co-op has stated that most of its shops will remain open throughout the Easter period, while Asda’s large stores will close on Easter Sunday but operate normally on Easter Monday. For exact timings, shoppers can use the respective store locators of each supermarket.
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Supermarket opening hours for Easter 2026, including Aldi, Tesco and more | News UK
Worried you’ll need some last-minute chocolate or gifts for Easter?
Then you might be in luck – supermarkets have revealed their holiday opening times for Easter 2026, with Good Friday falling on April 3, EasterSunday on April 5 and Easter Monday on April 6.
To save you time looking at every website individually, WTX has compiled all the key information on which stores will be open for you below.
Branches will have different opening hours on the day, so check your local store’s specific timings to avoid disappointment and empty bags.
Will supermarkets will be closed over Easter?
The majority of all supermarkets will operate as normal, albeit with shorter opening times on Easter Monday, but all large supermarkets will be closed on Easter Sunday across England, Wales and Northern Ireland as required by law. Shops in Scotland will remain open on Easter Sunday as normal.
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All supermarket opening times for Easter 2026
Lidl
Lidl has branches will be closed on Easter Sunday in England and Wales but will remain open in Scotland.
Its branches outside of London (with the M25 as the limit) and in Wales will be open 8am to 8pm on Easter Monday, while stores within London and across Scotland will be open as normal.
Marks & Spencer
M&S opening times vary store by store, with hundreds, mostly larger shops, shutting on Easter Sunday, while other smaller stores operate as normal or at slightly reduced times.
You can check your local M&S store’s opening times using the chain’s store listing.
Tesco
Tesco’s large stores, the non-Express branches, will close earlier than usual on Easter Monday, and all large shops will be closed on Easter Sunday.
The chain’s smaller Express stores will remain open as normal over the Easter period.
You can check the opening times for your local stores using their store locator.
Aldi
Aldi will be closed on Easter Sunday, and the supermarket chain may operate at reduced hours onEaster Monday.
You can check the opening and closing times for individual Aldi stores with the chain’s store finder.
Morrisons
Morrisons has confirmed that its large stores will close earlier on Easter Monday, and will be completely closed on Easter Sunday. You can expect normal opening times for Morrisons shops on Saturday.
The supermarket’s Daily shops will remain open as normal.
Check exact times for your nearest Morrisons using the chain’s Store Finder.
Sainsbury’s
The opening times for Sainsbury’s stores over the Easter period will vary. The Local smaller shops will generally be open as normal, with a few exceptions that will be closed on Easter Sunday.
The chain’s larger shops will be closed on Easter Sunday and may close early on Easter Monday.
Please use the store locator to find your local branch’s exact times.
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Co-op
The Co-op supermarket chain has confirmed that the majority of its shops will remain open as normal throughout the Easter period, with some operating 24 hours and others closing at weekends as normal.
Use their store finder to find exact times for your local branch.
Asda has confirmed that its large stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, but will operate as normal on Easter Monday.
The supermarket chain’s Express Petrol stores will remain open 24 hours while its ordinary Express shops will follow ordinary opening times.
Use the store finder to see exact times for your local branch, as they vary across the UK.
Waitrose
The majority of Waitrose’s large stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, but smaller shops may remain open with shorter opening times. The chain’s shops will remain open on Easter Monday.
With opening times varying store to store, we suggest you check your local branch to find out how yours is affected.
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