Easter 2026 supermarket opening hours: When Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Lidl open (aff)
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Most supermarkets will be open during different hours over the 2026 Easter bank holiday weekend, including Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
The first bank holiday weekend of the year is just days away; Easter 2026.
Whether you’re cooking a family meal, hosting friends or simply enjoying some chocolate eggs, you will want to visit a supermarket at some point between Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6).
As usual over the Easter bank holiday weekend, supermarkets across the UK will have different opening and closing times as everyone takes time to celebrate.
But what times are the major supermarkets open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday in 2026? Here’s what you need to know.
Please note that all of the times given below are general guidelines, but there may be differences between individual stores, so you should check the specific opening times of your local store branches before visiting. Details of store locators for individual supermarket brands can also be found below.
What time are supermarkets open over the Easter weekend?
Each of the eight main supermarkets have different opening and closing times over the four day Easter bank holiday weekend.
On the whole, supermarkets will be closed on Easter Sunday, as this is widely regarded as a day of rest, especially in the Christian community. Shoppers are, however, advised to check the opening times of their local store before visiting as times may change at certain shops.
Here’s the general opening times for the major supermarkets.
Here are the opening times for Morrisons
- Good Friday: 7am - 10pm
- Easter Saturday: 7am - 10pm
- Easter Sunday: Closed
- Easter Monday: 7am - 8pm
Visit the Morrisons store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here are the opening times for Tesco
- Good Friday: 6am - 10pm
- Easter Saturday: 6am - Midnight
- Easter Sunday: Closed
- Easter Monday: 8am - 6pm
Visit the Tesco store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here are the opening times for Aldi
- Good Friday: 8am - 9pm
- Easter Saturday: 8am - 9pm
- Easter Sunday: Closed
- Easter Monday: 8am - 8pm
Visit the Aldi store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here are the opening times for Lidl
- Good Friday: 8am - 10pm
- Easter Saturday: 8am - 10pm
- Easter Sunday: Closed
- Easter Monday: 8am - 10pm
Visit the Lidl store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
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Here are the opening times for Asda
- Good Friday: Open 24 hours
- Easter Saturday: 12am - 10pm
- Easter Sunday: Closed
- Easter Monday: 8am - 8pm
Visit the Asda store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here are the opening times for Sainsbury’s
- Good Friday: 7am to 10pm
- Easter Saturday: 7am to 10pm
- Easter Sunday: Closed
- Easter Monday: 8am - 8pm
Visit the Sainsbury’s store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here are the opening times for Waitrose
- Good Friday: 8am – 8pm
- Easter Saturday: 8am - 9pm
- Easter Sunday: Closed
- Easter Monday: 8am– 8pm
Visit the Waitrose store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here are the opening times for Co-op
- Good Friday: 6am - 10pm
- Easter Saturday: 6am - 10pm
- Easter Sunday: Most stores open
- Easter Monday: 6am - 10pm
Visit the Co-op store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here are the opening times for Marks and Spencer
- Good Friday: 8am - 8pm
- Easter Saturday: 8am - 8pm
- Easter Sunday: Closed
- Easter Monday: 8am - 7pm
Visit the M&S store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
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