Most major grocery and retail chains are usually open on Good Friday , but hours often change by branch and region. In the UK, supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Waitrose, and M&S Foodhall are commonly open, often with reduced holiday hours.

Commonly open

  • Supermarkets: Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Waitrose, Co-op, and M&S Foodhall are typically open on Good Friday.
  • High street retailers: Many shops and shopping centres stay open as usual.
  • Pharmacies: Often open, but hours vary by location.

Often closed or limited

  • Banks: Many are closed for the holiday.
  • Post Office branches: Many have limited hours or are closed, depending on the branch.
  • Some small local shops: Hours depend on the owner’s schedule and local rules.

Typical hours

Store type| Usual Good Friday status| Typical pattern
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Major supermarkets| Open| Often 6 am–10 pm or similar, but branch-specific 135
Convenience stores| Open| Often normal or slightly reduced hours 5
Pharmacies| Usually open| Check local branch hours 59
Banks| Often closed| Holiday closure 35

Best move

The safest approach is to check the specific store’s holiday hours before you go, because Good Friday trading can vary by region, branch, and local rules.

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