Marks and Spencer opening times may vary over Easter – so make sure you check opening times before you plan a trip for your shop.
Most shops and supermarkets will close at some point over the Easter Bank Holiday to give staff some much-needed time off.
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M&S will close many of its stores on Sunday so you’ll want to make a note of their opening times before the festivities begin.
The posh supermarket has more than 300 stores across the UK and you can find your local by using the store locator tool on its website.
When will M&S be open over the holiday?
Most M&S stores will be open on Good Friday (April 7) and Easter Monday (April 1).
All M&S shops will be open as usual on Saturday, April 8 but most stores England, Scotland and Wales will close on Easter Sunday (9 April).
Opening hours for your local M&S may vary, so make sure you check before you visit to avoid disappointment.
M&S stores in petrol stations, for example, are open 24 hours a day.
How can I find the opening hours for my local M&S store?
You can find your nearest store and check its opening hours using the locator on the M&S website or on the M&S App.
Check the opening hours of your nearest store on the M&S website before travelling to ensure it is open.
Are other shops open on the bank holiday?
Most other retailers will be closing on Easter Sunday.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s confirmed 600 of its big stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Branches in Scotland will open in line with Sunday trading hours – do check your local store times if that’s where you’re based.
However, the supermarket’s 800 UK-wide convenience stores will remain open as usual from 7am to 10pm.
Its opening times will range between 6am and 11pm on Good Friday, 6am to 11pm on Easter Saturday, and 7am to 10pm on Easter Monday.
Aldi
Aldi is closing 890 stores in England and Wales on April 9.
As for the surrounding days, branches will be open between 8am and 10pm on Good Friday
The day before Easter shops are open from 8am to 10pm and then from 8am to 8pm on Easter Monday.
Morrisons
Morrisons is pulling the shutters down on every branch in England and Wales on Easter Sunday, but Scottish stores will stay open as usual.
Over the rest of the weekend, every Morrisons branch will be open between 7am and 10pm on Good Friday and 7am to 8pm Easter Monday.
Meanwhile, stores will be operating their normal opening hours on April 8, the Saturday before Easter Sunday.
Asda
Almost all Asda stores will be shut on April 9.
This only excludes Scottish stores, which will remain open.
Opening times will vary across the country, but for the most part both Good Friday and Easter Saturday will have opening hours between 7am and 10pm.
Stores should be open between 7am and 8pm on Easter Monday.
Iceland
Iceland stores will be closed for the most part on April 9.
Exceptions include Swift, Scottish Core, the Food Warehouse stores – but it’s best to check your local branches if you were planning to go.
All stores should be open as usual during the surrounding days, but do still check online in case your local one is different.
Co op
Co op has said all big stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday, subject to the government rules.
However, stores will be open as usual over the weekend.
Do remember to double check the website first, and don’t forget added delivery costs if you decide to order home too.
Tesco and Lidl have not yet confirmed a change to opening times for the long Easter weekend.
Having trouble deciding on what sweet treats to try for Easter? Have a look at our list of the best Easter eggs for this year.
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