what supermarkets are open on easter sunday

Most large supermarkets are closed on Easter Sunday in England and Wales , but smaller convenience stores may still open, often with reduced hours. In Scotland , more supermarkets can stay open on Easter Sunday, though times still vary by store.

What’s usually open

• Tesco Express / smaller convenience branches : often open.

• Sainsbury’s Local / convenience stores : often open.

• Co-op convenience stores : often open.

• Some smaller M &S food shops: may open.

• Scotland locations : many stores can operate more normally on Easter Sunday.

What’s usually closed

• Large Aldi stores : closed on Easter Sunday.

• Large Asda stores : usually closed, while some smaller stores may open.

• Large Tesco, Lidl, Waitrose, and Sainsbury’s stores : generally closed in England and Wales.

Best quick check

If you need to shop on Easter Sunday, the safest move is to check your local store locator before you go, because branch hours can differ by location.

If you want, I can turn this into a clean HTML table of supermarket names and Easter Sunday status.