Aldi has announced its opening times for Easter 2026, with Good Friday falling on April 3, Easter Sunday on April 5, and Easter Monday on April 6. Stores will be open from 8am to 9pm on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, but will remain closed on Easter Sunday to allow staff to spend the day with their families, in line with legal requirements for large shops in England and Wales.
The supermarket will reopen on Easter Monday from 8am to 8pm, though customers are advised to check local store hours online as times may vary. For those seeking quieter shopping experiences, Aldi recommends visiting between 8am and 9am or between 7pm and 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."
In related news, Aldi is set to become the UK's best-paying supermarket after announcing a pay rise for over 28,000 hourly-paid store workers. From April 1, 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 is the second pay rise for Aldi teams in 2026.
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." Aldi, which employs more than 45,000 people across the UK, also 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.
