All UK high-street stores that will close for 24 hours next week

Next week, shoppers across the UK will notice some of their favourite high-street stores closing for a full day. Major retailers that sell groceries, fashion and fast food will shut for 24 hours. Big names like Tesco, Primark and Greggs are among those offering staff a day off to enjoy the Easter holiday.

Customers are being advised to plan ahead to avoid disruption, especially for essential shopping. Most companies are urging shoppers to check their websites for local branch information. Here’s a complete guide to all the stores taking part in the one-day closure on Easter Sunday, April 5.

Supermarkets

Major supermarkets will operate on varying schedules during this period, with opening and closing times differing depending on the size of each store.

Sainsbury’s: On Easter Sunday most Sainsbury’s stores will be closed, although branches in Scotland will remain open, and some Sainsbury’s Local stores may operate. Shoppers are advised to check their local store. On Easter Monday, April 6, most larger stores will be open from 8 am to 8 pm, while Sainsbury’s Local stores are generally expected to run as normal.

Tesco: All Tesco stores will be closed on Sunday, except for large stores in Scotland, which will keep their usual hours. On Easter Monday, most stores run shorter hours from 8 am to 6 pm.

Morrisons: The majority of Morrisons stores will be shut on Sunday, with only some locations in Scotland expected to open. Customers keen to pop in are advised to check their nearest branch for confirmation.

Asda: Most Asda stores will be closed on Easter Sunday. On Easter Monday, most will open from 8am to 10 pm.

Co-op: On Sunday, some Co-op stores will be closed, but convenience stores may be open, according to Good Housekeeping. The Co-op site stated: “During bank holidays and special times of year, some of our stores may open later and close earlier than normal.”

Lidl: All Lidl stores in England and Wales will be closed on Sunday, while Scottish branches will stay open. Opening times will vary on Easter Monday, so it’s best to check your local store.

Waitrose: Waitrose has not confirmed its Easter hours yet, but most stores are expected to run on reduced hours on Good Friday, April 4 and Easter Monday, based on last year, as reported by Secret London. Stores should be open as usual on Easter Saturday, while most will be closed on Easter Sunday, although Little Waitrose shops may open with shorter hours.

Aldi: Most Aldi stores will be open from 8am to 9pm on Good Friday and Easter Saturday. Stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, except for some in Scotland, so check locally. On Easter Monday, most will open from 8am to 8pm.

M&S: Marks & Spencer’s opening times will vary across the UK, so customers should check their local store. Most are expected to be closed on Easter Sunday, with reduced hours likely across the rest of the bank holiday weekend.

Household retailers

Home Bargains: Home Bargains will close 560 stores for the day, affecting locations across England and Wales. Around 70 stores in Scotland will remain open as usual. A spokesperson confirmed to The Sun: “All Home Bargains stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday.”

Shoppers can still visit on Good Friday, though stores will operate with reduced hours from 9am to 7pm. Normal opening hours of 9am to 7pm will resume on Easter Monday.

B&M: B&M will close the majority of its stores across the UK on Easter Sunday, with Scottish branches expected to remain open as usual. Stores in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will be closed for the day but will reopen for the rest of the Bank Holiday weekend.

A spokesperson confirmed that all B&M stores will operate normally on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Customers unsure about whether their local B&M will be open can double-check by using the store locator tool on the retailer’s website or via the store locator tool on its mobile app.

IKEA: All 22 IKEA stores in the UK will operate as usual over the Easter weekend, except on Easter Sunday. 20 Stores in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will close, while the Glasgow and Edinburgh locations in Scotland will remain open. Shoppers can visit all stores on Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Monday, though opening times may vary, so it’s best to check your local store before heading out.

Fashion retailers

Primark: Primark will close all of its UK stores on Easter Sunday, April 5. The retailer has around 190 locations across the country, including 160 in England.

A spokesperson said some stores may have altered hours over the Easter weekend, so shoppers are advised to check their local branch before visiting.

As reported by the Mirror, a Primark spokesperson said: “Primark stores across the UK will be open across the Easter weekend; however, on Easter Sunday, only stores in Scotland will be open, and all stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be closed.

“Stores may also be operating different hours to normal, so we recommend that customers check our website for their local store opening times before visiting to avoid disappointment.”

Food

Many Greggs stores are closed over Easter, though some petrol station and travel outlets may open with limited hours. Since opening times can vary by location, it’s best to check before visiting.

You can use the Greggs Store Finder on the official website for up-to-date hours. Searching “Greggs near me” on Google Maps or checking delivery apps. For complete certainty, especially during holidays, it’s a good idea to call your local branch directly.

On the official site, a spokesperson shared: “Greggs stores often operate on reduced hours during holidays and some branches may close completely on major festive days.

“Timings can vary by location, especially for outlets in shopping centres, airports, and petrol stations. To avoid disappointment, it’s always best to check your local Greggs store finder for the most accurate schedule.”