Easter 2016 UK Supermarket Opening Hours: Complete Bank Holiday Guide
As the Easter 2016 bank holiday weekend approaches, UK shoppers are preparing for potential changes to supermarket opening hours. With Good Friday on March 25th and Easter Monday on March 28th both designated as bank holidays, and Easter Sunday on March 27th traditionally seeing closures, planning your shopping trips becomes essential. This comprehensive guide details the opening hours for all major supermarket chains across the UK, including important regional variations in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Tesco Easter Opening Hours 2016
Tesco stores will maintain normal trading hours on Good Friday, March 25th, and Saturday, March 26th. However, all Tesco stores across the UK will be completely closed on Easter Sunday, March 27th. On Easter Monday, March 28th, stores in England, Wales, and Scotland will operate reduced hours from 9am to 6pm. In Northern Ireland, Tesco stores will open slightly later from 10am to 7pm on Easter Monday.
Sainsbury's Easter Schedule 2016
Sainsbury's will follow normal opening hours on both Good Friday and Saturday across all UK locations. On Easter Sunday, main Sainsbury's stores will be closed, though petrol stations and Local convenience stores will operate standard Sunday hours. Easter Monday will see main stores open from 9am to 7pm, with normal trading resuming at petrol stations and Local branches.
Important Scottish Variation: In Scotland, Sainsbury's main stores will actually maintain normal opening hours on Easter Sunday, though petrol stations and Local stores will operate Sunday hours. Local stores subject to Sunday trading restrictions will be closed. Easter Monday hours in Scotland match the rest of the UK.
Aldi Bank Holiday Opening Times
Aldi stores will open from 8am until 10pm on Good Friday, March 25th. Saturday, March 26th will see normal trading hours. All Aldi stores will be closed on Easter Sunday. On Easter Monday, Aldi will again operate extended hours from 8am until 10pm across all UK locations.
Morrisons Easter Weekend Hours
Morrisons stores will close at 9pm on Good Friday, with petrol station outlets closing at 9:30pm. Saturday maintains normal hours. On Easter Sunday, all main Morrisons stores will be closed, though petrol station outlets will operate from 9am to 6pm. Easter Monday sees main stores open from 8am to 7pm, with petrol stations operating from 7:30am to 7:30pm.
Scottish Exception: Morrisons stores in Scotland will maintain normal hours until 9pm on Good Friday (9:30pm for petrol stations). Easter Sunday will see normal trading hours in Scottish Morrisons stores, unlike the rest of the UK. Easter Monday hours match the national schedule.
Waitrose Easter Trading Information
Waitrose main stores will open from 8am until 10pm on Good Friday, with convenience stores operating from 7am to 8pm. Saturday follows normal hours. All Waitrose stores will be closed on Easter Sunday. On Easter Monday, main stores will open from 9am until 6pm, with convenience stores returning to normal trading hours.
Marks and Spencer Easter Arrangements
Marks and Spencer stores across England, Wales, and Scotland will all be closed on Easter Sunday. Both Good Friday and Easter Monday will see varying reduced hours at M&S stores. In Scotland specifically, some M&S stores may open at reduced hours on Easter Sunday, though this varies by location. Customers are advised to check their local store for precise details.
Asda and Lidl Easter Schedules
All Asda stores will be closed on Easter Sunday across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, Asda stores in Scotland will operate normal trading hours on Easter Sunday. Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Monday hours follow standard bank holiday patterns.
Lidl stores will be closed on Easter Sunday nationwide, but will maintain normal opening hours on Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Monday across all UK locations.
Planning Your Easter Shopping
With Easter Sunday closures affecting most supermarkets outside Scotland, and varying reduced hours on bank holidays, advance planning is crucial. Petrol station convenience stores and smaller Local branches often maintain better availability on Easter Sunday, though with potential Sunday trading restrictions. Regional variations, particularly between Scotland and the rest of the UK, mean checking specific store details remains important. Most supermarkets recommend visiting their websites or contacting local stores directly for the most accurate, location-specific information during the Easter 2016 period.
