M&S to Close 229 UK Stores This Easter Sunday – What Shoppers Need to Know
Marks & Spencer is set to close all 229 of its full-line stores across England for 24 hours this Easter Sunday, giving staff a well-earned break over the Bank Holiday weekend. This decision affects larger stores, while convenience shops and all Scottish branches will continue trading, ensuring that last-minute shoppers still have options.
For many Britons, Easter Sunday is traditionally a quiet day for shopping and this move aligns with both legal requirements and a growing trend among retailers to give employees time off during major holidays. In England and Wales, stores larger than 280 square metres are legally required to close on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. Smaller stores may open but must limit trading to six consecutive hours between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Marks & Spencer is encouraging customers to plan ahead. With stores open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday—albeit with some variation in opening hours—shoppers can pick up essentials and festive treats before the Sunday closure. Using the store locator online or the M&S app will help ensure customers know exactly when their local branch is operating.
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This closure comes amid a wider pattern across the retail sector. Major supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl, are adjusting their schedules, with most larger stores shutting on Easter Sunday. In Scotland, however, trading rules differ, so larger stores will remain open, reflecting regional variations in regulation.
For shoppers, the impact is practical: if you were planning a last-minute Easter dinner dash, it will now be necessary to do it before Sunday. For employees, it represents an opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends, highlighting a shift in retail culture where staff well-being is increasingly prioritized.
This Easter, Marks & Spencer’s temporary closure is a reminder that even in the busiest retail environments, strategic pauses can make a difference—for both customers and the workforce. It also underscores the importance of checking local opening times, particularly during holiday periods when schedules are not uniform.
Stay informed and ahead of the crowds by planning your Easter shopping early and keep following our coverage for updates on retail hours across the UK this holiday season.
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