Shoppers should plan ahead for Easter shopping
Sainsbury’s will close most of its shops for Easter Sunday but some will stay open (Image: Getty Images)
Shoppers looking to use the long weekend to stock up their cupboards will want to make sure they are planning ahead as supermarkets will be operating different hours to usual over the weekend.
As well as giving some staff a break, there are also rules about Easter Sunday trading in England and Wales which means many large stores are required to close. While most will be open on the surrounding days including Good Friday and Easter Monday, opening and closing times might vary.
Many shops will be keeping smaller convenience stores running throughout the weekend including on Sunday. Here is a list of opening hours for Easter Sunday at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.
Tesco
Tesco opening hours will vary based on store size. All Liverpool Superstores will be closed on Easter Sunday. Most Tesco Express stores across the city will be open on Easter Sunday, with some opening as early as 6am and closing as late as 11pm.
Others will open later and close slightly earlier at 10pm so it’s always worth checking your local store online to be safe.
Tesco Extra will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Asda
Usual opening times vary across Asda stores customers are advised to check individual store opening times using Asda’s store locator.
However the following opening times apply to most larger Asda stores over the Easter period:
- Good Friday: 7am to 10pm
- Saturday: 7am to 10pm
- Easter Sunday: Closed
- Easter Monday: 8am to 10pm
Sainsbury’s
On Easter Sunday, all Sainsbury’s supermarkets will be closed in the UK, apart from in Scotland where stores will open in line with Sunday trading hours.
Convenience stores will be open as usual from 7am to 11pm. Opening hours can vary though, so customers are advised to check the Sainsbury’s store locator for the latest details for their area.
Morrisons
Larger Morrisons supermarkets in England and Wales, including the branches in New Brighton, Speke and Belle Vale, will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Most Morrisons Daily stores will be open as usual over the long-weekend including Sunday.
On Sundays most stores open an hour later than weekday and Saturday hours with many operating 7am to 9pm, or 8am to 10pm.
