which shops are open on good friday

Most major supermarkets and many retail shops are open on Good Friday , but hours can be shorter than usual and vary by location.

Usually open

• Supermarkets such as Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Lidl, Co-op, M &S, and Waitrose are commonly open on Good Friday.

• Other shops that are often open include clothing stores, electronics shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and shopping centres.

What to expect

• Opening times may be reduced or follow bank holiday hours.

• Some smaller branches or convenience stores may stay open while larger locations change hours.

• Easter Sunday is more likely to have closures, especially for larger stores in parts of the UK.

Best move

• Check the specific store’s website or local listing before you go, because hours can vary by branch.

If you want, I can also give you a UK-specific list of what’s open on Good Friday by store type.