Which shops and establishments are permitted to open depends on laws governing opening hours.
Easter weekend is here, and because of Good Friday and Easter Monday, millions of people will get four days off. Shops, retailers, and supermarkets around the UK will thus have altered hours of operation than usual; on the two bank holiday days, many will open and close later and earlier.
There are regulations in place, though, that restrict which stores may operate on Easter Sunday. The government states that small stores in England and Wales, with a maximum size of 280 square meters, are permitted to open at any time of day or night. In Scotland, there are no limitations on trade hours.
Easter Sunday is a store closure day for any store larger than 280 square meters. This implies that huge stores, including supermarkets, are required by law to close.
Smaller supermarkets under 3,000 square feet may open, but they will likely only be open for a reduced amount of time. In England, establishments selling non-essential items like clothing are closed until Easter Monday at the latest.
This implies that express and convenience stores will be open, but the majority of major Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, and M&S supermarkets will be closed. It is good to confirm the opening hours of your neighborhood grocery.
The following retailers will also be closed: B&Q, Wickes, Screwfix, and IKEA. Stores like B&M and Home Bargains will close, along with retailers like Primark.
Restaurants in the Trafford Center will be open on Easter Sunday, however the Arndale Center and its stores will be closed.