Easter 2025 Supermarket Hours – What You Need to Know Before You Shop
Hey everyone, let’s talk Easter weekend plans — but specifically the part no one really talks about until it’s too late: supermarket opening hours. If you’ve ever gone to grab last-minute ingredients for a roast or forgotten chocolate eggs for the kids, only to find your local store shut, you know exactly how frustrating it can be.
This Easter 2025, the long weekend runs from Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21, giving most of us a well-earned four-day break. It’s perfect for relaxing, spending time with loved ones, or even squeezing in some shopping. But, and it’s a big one — don’t get caught off guard by supermarket closures, especially on Easter Sunday.
Here’s the deal: in the UK, large stores are legally required to close on Easter Sunday, so chains like Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury’s won’t be open on April 20. It’s one of just two days in the year — the other being Christmas Day — when you’ll find most big-name retailers with the shutters down.
Let’s zoom in on Aldi for a moment since it’s one of the most popular chains. For Easter 2025, Aldi’s hours will be:
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Good Friday : 8am to 10pm
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Saturday : 8am to 10pm
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Easter Sunday : CLOSED
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Easter Monday : 8am to 8pm
And it’s not just Aldi. Lidl, Morrisons, Asda, and Tesco all follow suit, closing on Easter Sunday and adjusting hours on Monday. Smaller stores or those located in Scotland may be exceptions — Scottish branches of some chains are allowed to stay open under different trading laws.
Retailers like B&M, Primark, and Home Bargains are also affected, with all stores in England and Wales shut on Easter Sunday due to the same legislation. Meanwhile, smaller stores or ones under 280 square metres — like certain Greggs locations — can remain open, and some do!
So, if you're planning a big family dinner, a DIY home refresh, or just your usual grocery haul, don’t assume business as usual. Check your local store’s website or use their store locator tools. Trust me — nothing kills a festive mood like showing up to a dark, locked supermarket with empty bags.
Bottom line? Get ahead of the rush, plan your shopping early, and double-check those opening hours. Easter is a time to unwind, not scramble for last-minute supplies.
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