If you’re planning a trip to Aldi this Easter Sunday and wondering whether the doors will be open, you’re not alone. Every year, millions of UK shoppers search for supermarket opening hours over the Easter weekend — and with good reason. Easter Sunday trading laws mean major retailers must reduce their hours, and Aldi is no exception.
Here’s everything you need to know about Aldi’s Easter Sunday opening hours for 2026, plus what’s happening at the other major supermarkets too.
Is Aldi Open on Easter Sunday 2026?
Yes, Aldi is open on Easter Sunday 2026 — but with reduced hours. Under the Sunday Trading Act 1994, large shops over 280 square metres in England and Wales are restricted to six hours of trading on Sundays, and that rule applies on Easter Sunday too. Most Aldi stores will open between 10am and 4pm, though exact hours can vary by location.
Easter Sunday 2026 falls on April 5, 2026. If you’re planning to stock up before then, Good Friday (April 3) and Saturday (April 4) are your best bets for a fuller shopping window, as those days are not covered by the same restrictions.
Aldi Easter Opening Hours 2026
- Good Friday (April 3): Normal hours — typically 8am to 10pm
- Easter Saturday (April 4): Normal hours — typically 8am to 10pm
- Easter Sunday (April 5): Reduced hours — typically 10am to 4pm
- Easter Monday (April 6): Normal or slightly reduced hours — typically 8am to 8pm
Always check your local store’s hours on the Aldi store finder, as hours can vary by branch and by whether the store is in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. Scotland is not covered by the Sunday Trading Act, so Scottish Aldi stores may have different hours.
Other Supermarket Easter Sunday Hours 2026
It’s not just Aldi. Here’s a quick overview of what to expect from other major UK supermarkets on Easter Sunday:
Tesco
Large Tesco stores will operate under Sunday trading restrictions, typically opening from 10am to 4pm. Smaller Tesco Express stores are not subject to the same rules and may open for longer.
Asda
Asda follows the same Sunday trading rules, with most stores opening 10am to 4pm on Easter Sunday. Some 24-hour stores may remain open but with restricted hours.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s large stores also observe Easter Sunday reduced hours. Local convenience stores will typically open as normal.
Lidl
Lidl operates similar reduced hours on Easter Sunday — usually 10am to 4pm for larger stores.
Morrisons
Morrison’s large stores will be open with restricted hours. Check their website for individual store times.
Why Are Supermarkets Restricted on Easter Sunday?
The Sunday Trading Act 1994 restricts large stores (over 280 square metres) in England and Wales to a maximum of six consecutive hours trading, between 10am and 6pm, on Sundays. This applies on Easter Sunday just as it would on any other Sunday. The law was designed to protect workers and preserve some element of Sunday as a rest day, and it has remained in place despite several attempts to relax it over the years.
Tips for Shopping This Easter
If you need a full shop, do it before Easter Sunday. Good Friday is not restricted in the same way, and most large supermarkets will be open for normal hours. Easter Saturday is also unrestricted. Planning ahead means you won’t find yourself queuing at 9:30am waiting for Aldi to open — or worse, arriving at 4:15pm only to find the shutters already down.
If you do need to pop in on Easter Sunday itself, set off before noon to avoid the peak rush and make sure you’ve left enough time before closing.