Are shops and supermarkets open or closed on Easter Sunday 2023?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Easter bank holidays create a four-day weekend for families to enjoy, with Good Friday (April 7) and Easter Monday (April 10) off.
Many shops limit their opening hours over the Easter weekend, oftentimes to give staff a well-deserved break. But on Easter Sunday (April 9), certain stores must close by law.
Government guidelines around trading for retailers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland state any shops larger than 3,000 square foot must be closed on Easter Sunday (April 9), so all major stores will be shut.
This includes registered pharmacies that sell just medicinal products and medical and surgical appliances, shops and supermarkets at service stations and farm shops that primarily sell their own produce. READ MORE: The ‘hidden gem’ Greater Manchester museum you need to visit over Easter However supermarkets with smaller stores that are under 3,000 square foot may open - but with shorter hours than usual.
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