Easter weekend is set to disrupt usual shopping routines across the UK, as multiple supermarket chains adjust their trading schedules in response to national holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shoppers can expect a wave of supermarkets closing their doors on Easter Sunday, particularly in England and Wales, in line with local trading regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, many stores will operate under reduced hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday, which are both recognized as bank holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Manchester Evening News<\/a><\/em>, these changes will impact most major retailers including Tesco<\/em>, Asda<\/em>, Sainsbury\u2019s<\/em>, Morrisons<\/em>, and Aldi<\/em>, prompting recommendations for early shopping ahead of the holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In line with trading laws in England and Wales, the majority of large supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Sainsbury\u2019s, Lidl, and Waitrose, will be closed on Sunday, April 20. These closures do not apply in Scotland, where stores are generally allowed to remain open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The original guidance notes that<\/p>\n\n\n\n The majority of stores that are expected to close on Easter Sunday in England and Wales are likely to remain open in Scotland.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Supermarkets<\/a> across the country are expected to adopt reduced opening hours on Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21). While most will remain open on those days, operating hours will often be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, Asda, Morrisons, and Sainsbury\u2019s stores will typically open from 7am to 10pm on those days, while Aldi will operate from 8am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday, then reduce to 8am to 8pm on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the variety of Tesco<\/strong> store formats, Easter trading times differ. The report notes :<\/p>\n\n\n\n All bigger stores are expected to close on Easter Sunday, with potentially reduced operating hours on Easter Monday.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Most Sainsbury<\/a>\u2019s stores will open from 7am to 10pm on Good Friday and Saturday. On Easter Sunday, many larger stores will close, but the source notes :<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some smaller ones will be open from 7am to 10pm.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Aldi stores will be closed on Easter Sunday in England and Wales, open from 8am to 10pm on Good Friday and Saturday, and operate with reduced hours on Monday (8am to 8pm<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lidl<\/a> branches are expected to keep normal hours on Good Friday and Saturday, but will close on Easter Sunday. As with others, Monday may involve slightly reduced hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMost Stores to Close On Easter Sunday in England and Wales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Store-Specific Easter Weekend Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tesco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Large Tesco Extra<\/strong> stores may shut early on Good Friday<\/strong>, while Tesco Express<\/strong> and Metro<\/strong> stores are likely to remain open with possible adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSainsbury\u2019s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>Operating hours may also vary on Easter Monday, and customers are advised to check online locators.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAldi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lidl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Asda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n