Easter 2016 Supermarket Opening Hours: Your Complete UK Guide
As the Easter bank holiday weekend approaches in 2016, it's crucial for shoppers across the United Kingdom to be well-informed about supermarket opening hours to ensure they have all necessary supplies. This guide provides detailed information on when major supermarkets will be open or closed, helping you avoid any last-minute inconveniences during the festive period.
Tesco Opening Hours for Easter 2016
Tesco stores will maintain normal opening hours on Good Friday, 25th March, and Saturday 26th March across all locations. However, on Easter Sunday, 27th March, all Tesco stores will be closed. For Easter Monday, 28th March, stores in most of the UK will open from 9am to 6pm, while in Northern Ireland, opening hours will be from 10am to 7pm.
Sainsbury's Easter Schedule
Sainsbury's outlets will operate normal hours on Good Friday and Saturday. On Easter Sunday, main stores will be closed, but petrol stations and Local stores will follow Sunday opening hours. Easter Monday will see main stores open from 9am to 7pm, with petrol stations and Local branches resuming normal trading hours.
Note for Scotland: Sainsbury's in Scotland will have normal hours on Good Friday and Saturday. On Easter Sunday, main stores will operate normally, but petrol stations and Local stores will use Sunday hours, with some Local stores closed due to trading restrictions. Easter Monday hours are 9am to 7pm for main stores.
Aldi, Morrisons, and Waitrose Details
Aldi stores will open from 8am to 10pm on Good Friday and Easter Monday, with normal hours on Saturday and closure on Easter Sunday. Morrisons will close at 9pm on Good Friday (petrol stations at 9:30pm), have normal Saturday hours, close main stores on Easter Sunday (petrol stations open 9am to 6pm), and open main stores from 8am to 7pm on Easter Monday (petrol stations 7:30am to 7:30pm).
Scotland Variation: Morrisons in Scotland will have normal hours until 9pm on Good Friday, normal Saturday hours, normal hours on Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday hours as above.
Waitrose will open from 8am to 10pm on Good Friday (convenience stores 7am to 8pm), have normal Saturday hours, close on Easter Sunday, and open from 9am to 6pm on Easter Monday (convenience stores normal hours).
Other Major Retailers
Marks and Spencer stores across England, Wales, and Scotland will close on Easter Sunday, with reduced hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday. In Scotland, some stores may open at reduced hours on Easter Sunday. Asda stores will be closed on Easter Sunday except in Scotland, where they operate normally. Lidl will close all stores on Easter Sunday but maintain normal hours on other days.
Always check local store details for the most accurate information, as hours can vary by location. Planning ahead can help you enjoy a stress-free Easter celebration with all your essentials in hand.
