With Easter Sunday upon us, many Brits are planning to take advantage of the four-day break from April 18-21 to hit the shops. Whether it’s a wardrobe refresh or a DIY project, you'll need to know when your favourite stores are open. The holiday will impact the opening hours of some of Britain's most beloved retailers, including Home Bargains, Primark, Dunelm, and others. Easter Sunday falls on April 20 this year, but unlike Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21), it’s not recognised as a Bank Holiday in the UK according to the GOV.UK calendar.
The Bank Holiday and Easter weekend could change these shops’ opening and closing times. For example, most supermarkets will be open for reduced hours. We've looked into a few, but remember that this can vary depending on your location. It's always smart to check local websites or in-store notices ahead of the Easter weekend, reports The Mirror.
B&M has announced that all its stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday. However, its Scottish branches will continue to trade as normal on April 20.
Other retailers, including Home Bargains, The Range and Dunelm, will also be closed on Easter Sunday, not by choice but due to legal requirements.
According to GOV.UK, any shop in England and Wales larger than 280 square metres must close on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. Nevertheless, customers can still shop over the weekend as most stores open on Friday, Saturday and Monday.
It's always advisable to check online as individual store hours may vary. More information can be found on the B&M website.
If you need to verify the opening times for other stores, you can do so here for Home Bargains. Dunelm's website has the latest information, as does The Range's online page.
Primark stores will also be shut on Easter Sunday due to the same legislation, but shoppers can still buy items in the days leading up to Easter Sunday. Most stores will operate as usual on Saturday and will reopen on the Bank Holiday Monday.
It's best to check the Primark website for the most accurate information. There, you can locate your nearest store and check its opening hours.
The size of the shop is a crucial factor in determining whether the law applies, implying that chains like Greggs will operate as usual on Easter Sunday. The beloved bakery chain, renowned for its sausage rolls, pasties and variety of sweet treats, will serve customers throughout most of the Easter weekend, ensuring fans don't miss out on their baked goods during the extended holiday.
While some larger branches will close on Easter Sunday, the smaller ones won't have to.
