SAINSBURY'S has confirmed that it will be closing over 500 UK stores for 24 hours, in just a few weeks' time.
The retailer is closing all of its supermarkets in , and Northern on , whilst Locals and all stores in Scotland will remain open.
It is extremely common for retailers to during bank holiday weekends, to allow customers a well earned break.
And larger supermarkets in and have no choice in the matter, as they are required by law to close on and Day.
The 24-hour closure rule applies to any shop bigger than 280 square metres.
also affect supermarket opening times on Sundays, with larger supermarkets only allowed to open for six consecutive hours, between 10am and 6pm.
So, if you're planning on putting on an Easter spread, or doing an egg hunt for the kids, it's best to get everything in well before the Easter weekend.
Easter Sunday falls on April 20 this year, so you still have lots of time to stock up before the big day.
And don't fret, because if you do end up forgetting something, Sainsbury's locals will still be open for the entire Easter weekend.
A spokesperson for Sainsbury's said: “The vast majority of our supermarkets will be open from 7am until 10pm on Good Friday and Easter Saturday.
“Our convenience stores will be open as usual from 7am to 10pm.
“On Easter Sunday, all of our supermarkets will be closed in the UK, apart from in where stores will open in line with Sunday trading hours.
“Our convenience stores will be open as usual from 7am to 10pm.
“On Easter bank holiday Monday, the vast majority of our supermarkets will be open between 8am and 8pm.
“Our convenience stores will be open as usual from 7am to 10pm.
“Opening hours can vary though, so we advise customers to check our store locator for the latest details for their area: https://stores.sainsburys.co.uk/.”
Other Supermarkets Closing Over Easter
on Easter Sunday, with Tesco Metro's and Tesco Express stores remaining open.
All large stores in England and Wales will be closed on April 20, whilst stores in Scotland will operate normal trading hours.
to 580 of its larger stores on Easter Sunday, for a period of 24 hours.
As with the other supermarkets. its Express stores will remain open, and all stores in Scotland will operate with Sunday trading hours.
And for anyone hoping to get some last minute bargains in over the Easter weekend, B&M will also be shutting 650 of its stores on Easter Sunday.
Bargain hunters in Scotland will be pleased to know that stores will remain open as usual.
