BRITAIN'S largest supermarket chain is set to adjust its opening hours over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
Tesco plans to close 800 of its larger locations on , while smaller Express and Metro stores will stay open.
in the UK regularly adjust their opening hours during .
Larger supermarkets in England and Wales are legally required to close on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.
This 24-hour closure is a result ofwhich relate to shopsbiggerthan 280 square metres.
stipulate that any stores that choose to remain open can only do so for six consecutive hours between 10am and 6pm.
But don't fret, you’ll still have loads of time to get your Easter chocolate and other bits in before Easter Sunday.
The bigger stores will be open as normal in the days leading up to Easter Sunday, so there is no need to panic.
The majority of large Tesco stores across England, Wales and the Isle of Man will be open from 6am until 10pm on Good Friday.
Meanwhile, all large stores in Scotland and Northern Ireland will trade their normal hours with changes to opening hours for Express stores.
On Easter Saturday, all Tesco locations will operate their regular Saturday hours.
Then, all large Tesco stores across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man will be closed on Easter Saturday.
A spokesperson said: “Our opening hours over the Easter period vary by location, so we advise customers to check their local store opening times on our store locator.
“This is also the best place to check for Petrol Filling Station opening times, as these can vary from main store opening hours.”
Meanwhile, all Tesco locations in Scotland will trade their normal hours.
The majority of large Express stores across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man will be closed, while smaller Express stores will remain open.
On Easter Monday, most larger Tesco stores across England, Wales, and the Isle of Man will be open from 8am until 6pm.
Meanwhile, larger Northern Ireland stores will be open from 10am until 8pm, alongside those in Scotland.
The majority of large Express stores across England, Wales, and Isle of Man will be open from 8am – 6pm, while there will be no changes for Express stores.
Shoppers can find their local opening times using the Tesco store locator on its website.
Asda will also see for 24 hours over the Easter weekend.
You can check the full list of Easter supermarket closures and changes to operating hours .
And for information on Good Friday and Easter Monday opening hours, click .
How many more UK bank holidays are there in 2025?
There are plenty of to come in 2025 – here's the complete list of what's to come.
England and Wales
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Scotland
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 1, 2025 – St Andrew's Day
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- July 14, 2025 – Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) (substitute day)
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 1, 2025 – St Andrew's Day (substitute day)
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
