Easter Monday 2024 opening hours — Asda, Aldi and Tesco announce plans as shopping times revealed

Other bank holidays to look forward to

There are plenty more bank holidays to come in 2024 – here’s the complete list of what’s to come.

• April 1, 2024 – Easter Monday
• May 6, 2024 – Early May bank holiday
• May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
• August 26, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day

Home Bargains Easter opening times

The discounter said opening hours for its branches on Easter Monday will vary.

To avoid disappointment, use the retailer's store locator to find out what time your local branch is opening and closing.

Can you spot the 10 Easter chicks

You might just have 20/20 vision if you can find the ten hidden chicks in under 20 seconds in this Easter scene.

Everyone can see the bunny, but it’s down to you to find the chicks before time runs out.

SPRING WATCH

Anyone can see the bunny in Easter scene - but can you spot the 10 chicks?

Wickes Easter opening times

Wickes opening times will return to normal on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Below are its opening hours:

England & Wales:

• Easter Monday, April 1: 7am-8pm

Co-op Easter opening times

Co-op's larger stores will be open as usual - the majority between 7am and 10pm on Easter Monday.

Co-op's smaller convenience stores will be open as normal across the Easter weekend.

Check out the retailer's store locator to find out the exact opening hours for your local branch.

Upcoming Bank Holidays in Scotland

• April 1, 2024 – Easter Monday
• May 6, 2024 – Early May bank holiday
• May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
• August 5, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
• December 2, 2024 – St Andrew’s Day
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day

Expert reveals you’ve been eating your Easter eggs all wrong

An expert has blown chocolate fans away after revealing the right way to eat Easter eggs – and there is a way to do it without causing any mess.

Karen Owen, Chief Taster and Chocolatier at Wickedly Welsh, shared the best way to break, eat and store our favourite Easter treats.

Take a look at the cracking tip below.

CRACKING TIP

Expert reveals you're eating Easter eggs all wrong, it keeps mess to a minimum

See what McDonald’s stores are open

McDonald’s opening times during the Easter weekend vary depending on the store.

As a result, it’s best to use its online store locator or call ahead for opening and closing times.

However, many McDonald’s restaurants in the UK will be open over Easter.

How to see what pharmacies are open

Anyone who has to take medications regularly will tell you how important it is to ensure your supply doesn’t run out.

It is best practice to be prepared for any and all situations, so if you know your refill is coming up it is advised to visit your pharmacy before the bank holidays.

There is no set rule on pharmacies staying open over the Easter bank holidays.

However, the NHS website has provided a list of pharmacies that will remain open.

These will be open for limited hours in order to help customers get any essential medicines or treatments.

Other bank holidays to look forward to

There are plenty more bank holidays to come in 2024 – here’s the complete list of what’s to come.

• April 1, 2024 – Easter Monday
• May 6, 2024 – Early May bank holiday
• May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
• August 26, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day

Avoid a wasted journey

Retailers’ opening hours will vary over the bank holidays, so you should check each specific store to avoid a wasted journey.

Most supermarkets and large high street chains have store locators on their website which you can use to find the opening hours for your nearest branch.

The opening times of stores generally vary depending on the location and size of the store.

What time will Morrisons open today?

Morrisons observed special opening hours over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Stores were closed on Easter Sunday, but they will all be open between 7am and 8pm today.

M&S stores are open today

M&S’ stores will open as usual on Easter Monday, with the majority opening between 8am and 8pm.

Opening times at M&S stores vary so it’s also always best to check your local store to avoid disappointment.

Don’t expect any post

Royal Mail says that it delivers on most days of the year, including Saturdays.

But it doesn’t deliver or collect on bank holidays, which includes Good Friday and Easter Monday.

As for other companies such as Amazon, you can expect parcels to arrive today if they match the delivery date shown online.

Are Greene King pubs open this weekend?

Greene King is one of the biggest pub chains in the country, with over 300 locations in London and 2,600 across the UK.

Opening times over the bank holiday vary depending on which pub you are looking to visit.

You can always check the pub locator on the brand’s website which shows you when your local is open.

What about John Lewis?

Luckily, all of John Lewis’ stores will be open between 10am and 6pm on Easter Monday.

Some may even be open later than that.

Are Boots shops open over Easter?

Opening times on Bank Holidays at Boots vary from store to store, with the brand recommending you check online to find out if your local shop is open.

Usually, Boots stores are open from as early as 7am and some close as late as 10pm, with many staying open past 6pm.

But Easter means some stores may be opening later than usual and shutting earlier.

Home Bargains Easter opening times

The discounter said opening hours for its branches on Easter Monday will vary.

To avoid disappointment, use the retailer's store locator to find out what time your local branch is opening and closing.

Sainsbury's Easter Monday opening hours

On Easter Monday, most Sainsbury's stores will be open between 8am and 8pm while Local stores will be open from 7am to 10pm.

Opening and closing times differ from store to store though and can depend on size and location.

Iceland opening hours

Regular opening hours will apply for Easter Monday, apart from shopping centre branches.

Do check the retailer's website for exact opening hours over Easter, as they can vary.

Wickes Easter opening times

Wickes opening times will return to normal on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Below are its opening hours:

England & Wales:

• Easter Monday, April 1: 7am-8pm

Co-op Easter opening times

Co-op's larger stores will be open as usual - the majority between 7am and 10pm on Easter Monday.

Co-op's smaller convenience stores will be open as normal across the Easter weekend.

Check out the retailer's store locator to find out the exact opening hours for your local branch.

Lidl stores back open today

Stores in England and Wales will reopen on Easter Monday following their closure yesterday.

Opening times vary depending on where you live and your local store, so it’s best to check the Lidl store finder tool on its website to avoid a wasted trip.

Upcoming Bank Holidays in Scotland

• April 1, 2024 – Easter Monday
• May 6, 2024 – Early May bank holiday
• May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
• August 5, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
• December 2, 2024 – St Andrew’s Day
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day

Can you spot the 10 Easter chicks

You might just have 20/20 vision if you can find the ten hidden chicks in under 20 seconds in this Easter scene.

Everyone can see the bunny, but it’s down to you to find the chicks before time runs out.

SPRING WATCH

Anyone can see the bunny in Easter scene - but can you spot the 10 chicks?