EASTER Sunday is here and for many people the long weekend means at least one or two last-minute trips to the shops.
If you're planning on cooking up a marvellous roast on Easter Sunday, then this guide will tell you when your local supermarkets will be open. Alamy
Make sure you're up to date with your favourite supermarket's opening times over the long Easter weekend
When is Tesco open over Easter?
The majority of Tesco stores will be closed on Easter Sunday for the entire day.
On Easter Monday all stores in England and Wales will open between 9am and 6pm except Tesco Express stores, which will operate normal hours.
Make sure you double check with your local store using the store finder on their website.
When is Asda open over Easter?
Opening and closing times can vary from store to store, so it's always important to check your local branch using the store finder on their website.
All stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are shut on Easter Sunday although stores in Scotland will be open as normal.
On Easter Monday stores will again be open but with potentially reduced hours.
Customers are advised to check their local store for exact timings.
When is Sainsbury's open over Easter?
A large number of Sainsbury's Local stores will be open over Easter but there may well be differences for the bank holiday weekend hours.
On Easter Sunday supermarkets in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be closed for the day but most convenience stores and petrol station outlets will be open.
In Scotland, Sainsbury's stores will be staying open for the day.
On bank holiday Monday, April 2, some stores are opening for shorter days while others - particularly in London - will resume service as usual.
Make sure you check yours to be sure, as times vary shop to shop using the store finder on their website.
When is Morrisons open over Easter?
Morrisons will be open as normal on Saturday, so you can do your big shop or last-minute Easter egg run.
Stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 1,for the entire day.
But Morrisons stores in Scotland are planning on opening as usual.
On Easter Monday, stores will be operating but opening times will vary and may be slightly reduced at some shops.
We recommend checking your local branch this using the store finder on their website for further information about the store facilities and stock.
When is Waitrose open over Easter 2018?
On Good Friday and Easter Monday, the majority of Waitrose shops will be open from 8am to 7pm with some Little Waitrose stores opening at 7am and 9pm.
Waitrose shops in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday.
All Waitrose shops will operate normal trade hours on Saturday.
It is advisable to check your local store's opening hours in advance.
You can find out opening hours and store locations using the Waitrose Branch Finder.
There you will also find out what facilities the store has.
When is Aldi open over Easter?
Stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 1,for the entire day.
But Aldi stores in Scotland are planning on opening as usual.
We recommend checking your local branch details beforehand using the store finder on their website..
Good Friday - 8am to 8pm
Saturday - 8am to 10pm
Easter Sunday - CLOSED
Easter Monday - 8am to 8pm
When is Lidl open over Easter?
On Easter Sunday, all stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be shut but Scottish stores will open as normal.
And on bank holiday Monday stores will operate slightly reduced hours of 8am to 8pm.
Lidl do stress that individual stores may have slight variations so they recommend you check the posters in your local store using the store finder on their website..
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When are the Easter holidays 2018?
This year Good Friday fell on March 30 and Easter Monday is on April 2 – while the school break is two weeks long.
The celebration for most adults will be a four-day weekend as Good Friday and Easter Monday are also bank holidays.
For most kids, the school holidays this year start on Thursday, March 29, through to Monday, April 16.
To be 100 per cent sure of your child’s school term times use the Government’s postcode checker.
Normally, the county council sets the holiday dates – although schools sometimes change the weeks.
Academies and private schools are given more autonomy and often have different holiday dates and length to state comprehensives.
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Easter means a glorious four day break, but what happens if you need to nip to the shops over the Bank Holiday weekend because you're running low on essentials?
Many major supermarkets will be operating reduced hours over the Easter weekend, and that includes Tesco .
However, all smaller Express and Metro stores will remain open - even on Easter Sunday.So don't get caught without enough Easter treats and hot cross buns over the long break.
If you live in Scotland, Tesco will operate normal opening hours over the Bank Holiday.
Top alternative Easter eggs for 2018 including cheese, and alcoholic ones for adults
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Any shoppers looking for online grocery deals from the supermarket giant should take a look at our Tesco voucher codes page or our online food shopping deals page .
If you're wondering about opening times for other supermarkets, we've got it all covered in our Easter opening times guide.
Tesco Opening Hours at a glance
Easter 2018 is finally here and for some, Easter Sunday will involve a whole load of cooking and shopping as all the family traipse round for dinner.
With so much to prepare for the big day, it would be a disaster to have forgotten some of the key ingredients or, heaven forbid, run out of chocolate eggs.
And the last thing a host needs is to make a quick dash to the shops only to find they're closed for Easter Sunday.
Here's the lowdown on Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl's Easter Sunday 2018 opening hours.
Our handy guide will make sure you’re not stick for the basics come 9pm over the weekend
EASTER is only around the corner – and despite Irish customers needing to indulge in chocolate treats, supermarkets across the country may have slightly different opening hours.
With Easter Monday a bank holiday and the kids off school for a two-week break, you’ll need to know the details for your local store to make sure you’re not missing the basics.
Garrett White - The Sun 6 Don’t be stuck this Easter weekend
Our handy guide will make sure you’re not stick for the basics come 9pm over the weekend.
Here’s all the opening hours you need to know for Aldi Ireland, Dunnes Stores, Lidl Ireland, Marks & Spencer, Tesco Ireland and SuperValu this Easter weekend.
Bank of Ireland, AIB, Ulster Bank and Permanent TSB have also revealed their arrangements for over Easter.
Aldi Ireland
Aldi Ireland stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, and they’ve confirmed opening hours across the rest of the weekend too.
Here’s the details.
Alamy 6 All Aldi stores will be closed on Easter Sunday
Holy Thursday March 29: 9am – 10pm
Good Friday March 30: 9am – 10pm
Easter Saturday March 31: 9am – 9pm
Easter Sunday: Closed
Easter Monday April 2: 9am – 9pm
Dunnes Stores
Dunnes Stores opening hours will vary across the country over the long weekend.
Most Dunnes shops will be open normal hours on Good Friday and Easter Saturday.
PA:Press Association 6 Most Dunnes will stick to standard hours on Good Friday and Easter Saturday
Many will be closed on Easter Sunday and will operate different opening and closing times on Easter Monday.
Enter your nearest branch into their helpful store locator here to see their specific St Patrick’s weekend opening hours to double check before you make the trip.
Lidl Ireland
All of Lidl’s Irish stores will be closed on Easter Sunday – but open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday.
Here’s the times you need to know for across the long weekend.
Alamy 6 Lidl shops will close on Easter Sunday
Good Friday March 30: 8am – 10pm
Easter Saturday March 31: 8am – 10pm
Easter Sunday: Closed
Easter Monday April 2: 9am – 9pm
Marks & Spencer
SuperValu
SuperValu shops’ opening hours will vary across the country due to different store ownerships.
Kenneth O'Halloran - The Sun Dublin 6 SuperValu opening times will vary this weekend
Check your closest shop on their store locator here or by searching for their specific page on Facebook.
Tesco Ireland
Tesco Ireland chiefs say opening hours will “vary for some facilities” over the long weekend.
But they have set hours for all of their stores across Good Friday and Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday available on their site as they urged punters to check store details for weekend information.
Alamy 6 Plenty of Tesco stores will remain open on Easter Sunday
Plenty of their shops will still be open late over the few days including Easter Sunday – with closing times of 10pm and 11pm.
You can easily make sure you won’t be left stuck this Easter weekend by checking your local store’s times here.
Meanwhile, Lidl Ireland have revealed their own bargain hot tub – and it’s €50 cheaper than Aldi’s version.
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The inflatable Whirlpool Hot Tub can fit four adults and will cost just €349.99 – a €50 saving on Aldi’s popular product which is priced at €399.99.
The MSpa 700L hot tub lands in Irish stores on Thursday April 5 – and only while stocks last.
And Aldi Ireland has launched their very own version of Aperol for half the regular price, just in time for summer.
