Supermarket opening times Easter 2021: When are shops open this weekend?

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Easter weekend has arrived, which means Britons everywhere will want to fill their fridges for the days ahead.

In England, people can now also meet up outdoors in groups of six, which means some households might be preparing to entertain friends and family members in their gardens.

Here’s everything you need to know about when supermarkets are open and closed over the next few days.

Tesco

• Good Friday – 8am – 8pm (Express stores open usual hours)
• Saturday – 6am – 10pm (Express stores open usual hours)
• Easter Sunday – closed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, open 8am – 8pm in Scotland (Express stores open usual hours)
• Easter Monday – 8am – 6pm in England and Wales, 8am – 8pm in Scotland, 10am – 7pm in Northern Ireland (Express stores open usual hours)

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Sainsbury’s

• Good Friday – 8am – 8pm
• Saturday – normal hours
• Easter Sunday – closed (some smaller stores may be open)
• Easter Monday – 8am – 8pm

Times may vary depending on your local store. Check the Sainsbury’s store locator to see opening hours for your local.

Morrisons

• Good Friday – 7am – 10pm
• Saturday – 7am – 10pm
• Easter Sunday – closed
• Easter Monday – 8am – 8pm

Times may vary depending on your local store. Check the Morrisons store locator to see opening hours for your local.

Asda

• Good Friday – 12am – 10pm
• Saturday – 12am – 10pm
• Easter Sunday – closed
• Easter Monday – 7am – 7pm

Aldi

• Good Friday – 8am – 8pm
• Saturday – 8am – 10pm
• Easter Sunday – closed
• Easter Monday – 8am – 8pm

Lidl

• Good Friday – usual opening hours
• Saturday – usual opening hours
• Easter Sunday – closed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, open as usual in Scotland
• Easter Monday – 8am – 8pm, open as usual in Scotland and inside M25

Waitrose

• Good Friday – 8am – 8pm
• Saturday – normal hours
• Easter Sunday – closed
• Easter Monday – 8am – 8pm

Now you know, you can ensure you stock up in time for the holiday ahead.