Are shops open on Easter Sunday? Full detail of Bank Holiday Hours

Are shops open on Easter Sunday? Million dollar question. Depending on location the retailer and size of store the answer is difficult.

We have covered the famous supermarket choices.

In 2024 Easter Sunday falls on March 31st Good Friday is March 29th and Easter Monday is April 1st.

Despite Good Friday and Easter Monday being bank holidays lots of shop decide to stay open.

On Easter Sunday stores being depend legally on their size.

Across the UK smaller shops can remain open but again this is entirely at store discretion with lot of option to give staff a break.

To assist we have find the Easter opening times for most famous supermarkets and shops in the UK from Good Friday to Easter Monday.

Sainsbury’s

Is Sainsbury’s open on Easter Sunday?

Yes in Scotland but not in rest of UK.

The opening time may change depend on whether you are shopping at Sainsbury Local or a larger Sainsbury supermarket all stores will closed in England and Wales on Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday

UK Closed Scottish Stores open

Easter Monday:

8am to 8pm depending on location and store type

Co-op

Most larger Co-op stores will operate regular hours on Saturday and Monday. Stores will be closed in England and Wales on Sunday. Smaller outlets have irregular hours.

Smaller shops will be open on Sunday.

Easter Sunday

Mega stores closed small stores and outlets in Scotland are open

Easter Monday

7am and 10pm time depend on location

Lidl

Is Lidl open on Easter Sunday?

No it is closed everywhere in UK

Lidl is urging shopper to make most of shopping times by getting into store at 8am or after 6pm.

Easter Sunday

Closed

Easter Monday

8am and 8 pm

TESCO

Is Tesco open on Easter Sunday?

Yes in Scotland not in rest of the UK.

Tesco stores will be open on days around Easter close on Easter Sunday.

Stores in Scotland will follow different schedule and will open on Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday

Closed Scottish stores are open 8am to 8pm

Easter Monday

8am to 6pm

Waitrose

Is Waitrose open on Easter Sunday?

Yes but only in few location so check your local outlet.

Key Waitrose locations will actually be open on Easter Sunday. Some variations for Waitrose shops.

Easter Sunday

Various stores closed except from Fulham Palace Rd, West Kensington, Clapham Common, Knightsbridge, Victoria street, King Cross Station, South Bank Tower, Wimbledon Hill, East Putney, West Hampstead, Highbury Corner, Muswell Hill Finchley Central, Milngavie, Comely Bank, Cambridge, Fitzroy Street, Morningside Comely Bank.