Aldi has announced its opening times for the Easter 2026 weekend, with Good Friday falling on April 3, Easter Sunday on April 5, and Easter Monday on April 6. Stores will open from 8am to 9pm on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, but will be closed on Easter Sunday to allow staff to spend time with their families, in line with legal requirements for large shops except in Scotland.
On Easter Monday, Aldi stores will reopen from 8am to 8pm, though customers are advised to check local store hours online as times may vary. For those looking to avoid crowds, the quietest shopping periods are between 8am and 9am, or later in the evening from 7pm to 10pm.
Rachel Geary, Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: 'Easter is a time for celebration and coming together with family and friends to enjoy great food – whether that’s a traditional British roast with all the trimmings or firing up the BBQ, if the spring weather allows! At Aldi, we’ve made it easy for shoppers to pick up everything they need for the occasion at unbeatable value, so they can focus on what really matters – spending quality time with loved ones.'
In related news, Aldi is set to become the best-paying UK supermarket after announcing a pay rise for over 28,000 hourly-paid store workers. From April 1, 2026, store assistants will earn £13.50 an hour nationally and £14.88 inside the M25, rising to £14.47 and £15.20 respectively based on length of service. This marks the second pay rise for Aldi teams this year.
Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: 'Our colleagues work incredibly hard to deliver exceptional value for our customers, and we're rewarding that dedication with the highest pay in the sector. We’ve invested over £42 million in colleague pay this year because we know that every single member of Team Aldi is fundamental to our success and deserve nothing less.'
Aldi employs more than 45,000 people across the UK and plans to open 40 new stores in 2026 as part of a £370 million investment programme, with an additional £300 million allocated to upgrading existing stores.
