Supermarket opening hours to change again because of Easter weekend

Supermarket hours have already changed significantly as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The last month has seen 24-hour opening times at Tesco and Aldi be temporarily halted, with other shops operating reduced hours and dedicated hours for NHS staff and vulnerable shoppers.

With the Easter weekend approaching, further revisions will be changing, lasting from Good Friday this week (April 10) through to Easter Monday (April 13).

These are the changes being made across the UK’s biggest supermarket chains.

Tesco

Good Friday

All Extras Superstores and Metro stores will be open 8am - 8pm.

Tesco Express convenience stores will be open usual hours.

Saturday April 11

Tesco Extra Superstores and Metro stores will be open 6am - 10pm.

Tesco Express convenience stores open usual hours.

Easter Sunday

Tesco Extra Superstores and Metro stores are closed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland .

Tesco Extra Superstores and Metro stores in Scotland are open 8am - 8pm.

All Express convenience stores are open usual hours.

Easter Monday

Tesco Extra Superstores and Metro stores in England and Wales are open 8am - 6pm.

Northern Ireland  Tesco Extras are open 10am - 7pm.

Scotland's Tesco Extra Superstroes are open 8am - 8pm.

All Express convenience stores are open usual hours.

Tape marks out 2 metre sections on the floor to implement social distancing measures at a Tesco store in Peterborough (PA)

Tuesday April 14

In England, Scotland and Wales , Tesco Extra Superstores and Metro stores are open 6am – 10pm.

Northern Ireland  Tesco Extras and Superstores are open 9am - 9pm.

Scotland  stores are open as usual.

All Tesco Express convenience stores are open usual hours.

Wednesday April 15

Northern Ireland's  Tesco Extras and Superstores open at 6am – 10pm.

Aldi

Aldi stores will be open from 8am - 8pm on Good Friday, Saturday April 11 and Easter Monday (April 13).

All Aldi stores will be closed on Easter Sunday.

For specific times of your local store, check the Aldi store locator.

Morrisons

Morrisons is continuing with its usual business during the coronavirus crisis of 8am - 8pm. That includes Good Friday, Saturday April 11 and Easter Monday (April 13)

Stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Morrisons supermarkets in Scotland will continue to open from 8am - 8pm on Easter Sunday.

For specific times at your local Morrisons store, use the store finder.

Sainsbury's

People queuing up outside Sainsburys in Guildford (PA)

Regular Sainsbury's superstore opening hours of 8am - 8pm are continuing on Good Friday, Saturday April 11 and Easter Monday (April 13).

Sainsbury's Local convenience stores, often open 7am - 9pm, will continue to be open during those hours, including Easter Sunday.

The supermarket has said some of its stores are open on Easter Sunday. You can check your local branch's opening hours using the store locator.

Asda

Stores on will be open from 8am - 8pm on Good Friday, Saturday April 11 and Easter Monday (April 13).

All Asda stores will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Full details about your local Asda store can be found by using Asda's store locator.

Lidl

Lidl has said selected stores do vary and encourage shoppers to check its store finder.

In England and Wales Good Friday opening hours are 8am - 8pm, or open as usual inside the M25.

All stores will be open as usual on Saturday April 11 and closed on Easter Sunday.

On Easter Monday (April 13) stores will be open 8am - 8pm, or open as usual inside the M25.

Lidl stores in Scotland will be open as usual from Good Friday through to Easter Monday, including Easter Sunday.