Major UK retail chains have announced their opening hours for the Easter weekend, which runs from Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6, 2026. Under UK law, large shops (over 280 square metres) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland must close on Easter Sunday. This affects chains such as B&M, Home Bargains, Primark, Dunelm, and The Range.
B&M has confirmed that all its stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5. However, its Scottish stores will remain open as usual, as the mandatory closure laws do not apply in Scotland. B&M stores will generally be open on Good Friday and Easter Monday, with typical hours of 8am-7pm or 9am-7pm, though shoppers are advised to check with their local store.
Home Bargains, The Range, and Dunelm have also stated that most of their stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, with Scottish stores potentially open. These retailers are expected to operate reduced hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday, typically from 9am to 6pm or 7pm. Primark will also close on Easter Sunday but will open as usual on Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Monday.
Customers can shop online with Home Bargains, The Range, Dunelm, and Primark for delivery or collection. B&M does not offer online shopping. Supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi, and Lidl will also be closed on Easter Sunday due to store sizes, though smaller branches like Asda Express, Morrisons Local, Tesco Express, and some Co-operative stores may remain open.
