Easter Sunday 2027 is on Sunday, 28 March 2027.
That's in 182 days.
Typically closed: Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Post Office.
Typically open: Co-op Food, McDonald's.
Other stores vary by nation and location. See the full list below.
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Under Sunday trading law, large shops in England and Wales must close on Easter Sunday. That means big supermarkets such as Tesco Extra, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl are shut, while smaller convenience stores like Tesco Express, Sainsbury's Local and Co-op can open. In Scotland, stores can trade normally.
Is it open on Easter Sunday? Store by Store
| Store |
Easter Sunday 2027 |
Details |
| Tesco |
Varies by Location |
Tesco Extra and Superstores in England and Wales are closed; most Tesco Express stores open. Scottish stores open Sunday hours. Find a store › |
| Sainsbury's |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; some Sainsbury's Local stores open. Find a store › |
| Asda |
Closed |
Most Asda stores in England and Wales are closed on Easter Sunday. Find a store › |
| Morrisons |
Varies by Location |
Supermarkets in England and Wales are closed; Scottish stores open as normal. Find a store › |
| Aldi |
Closed |
Aldi stores are closed on Easter Sunday. Find a store › |
| Lidl |
Closed |
Lidl stores are closed on Easter Sunday. Find a store › |
| Waitrose |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| Co-op Food |
Open |
Most Co-op convenience stores open. Find a store › |
| Iceland |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| Marks & Spencer |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| Boots |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| Superdrug |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| Argos |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| B&M |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| Home Bargains |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| Primark |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| Next |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| John Lewis |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| IKEA |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| Currys |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| B&Q |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| Greggs |
Varies by Location |
Some shops open, particularly smaller or travel locations. Find a store › |
| Costa Coffee |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| Starbucks |
Varies by Location |
Large stores in England and Wales are closed; small convenience stores and Scottish stores may open. Find a store › |
| McDonald's |
Open |
Most restaurants open. Find a store › |
| Post Office |
Closed |
Branches are closed and there is no Royal Mail delivery. Find a store › |
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: 27 September 2026.
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Easter Sunday Store Rules by Nation
England and Wales: large shops (over 280 square metres) must close on Easter Sunday. Small convenience stores can open.
Scotland: there is no Easter Sunday restriction, so many large stores open with Sunday hours.
Northern Ireland: Sunday trading rules also limit large shops; check your local store.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Easter Sunday 2027 in the UK?
Easter Sunday 2027 in the UK falls on Sunday, 28 March 2027.
Is Tesco open on Easter Sunday?
Tesco Extra and Superstores in England and Wales are closed on Easter Sunday, but most Tesco Express stores open. Stores in Scotland open Sunday hours.
Is Aldi open on Easter Sunday?
No. Aldi stores are closed on Easter Sunday.
Why are supermarkets closed on Easter Sunday?
Sunday trading law in England and Wales requires large shops to close on Easter Sunday. Small convenience stores are exempt.
Other Upcoming Holidays in the UK
Holiday hours are provided as a general guide and can change without notice. Store Locator Tool is not affiliated with the retailers listed. Please confirm hours with your local store before visiting.
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