The Easter 2021 weekend opening times for Cumbria's biggest supermarket chains - Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, M&S, Aldi and Lidl - have been revealed.

The Easter weekend begins on Good Friday (April 2), and supermarkets will still be open to allow shoppers to buy any essentials they need.

We've put together everything you need to know.

  • Will shops be open at Easter?

Major supermarkets will be open during the Easter bank holiday, although the opening hours will be slightly different than normal.

But, if you need to visit the shop for essential items over the Easter period, here are all the times you need to know.

Asda

The majority of Asda stores will be open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday.

Stores will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Asda Carlisle (Kingstown)

  • Good Friday - 6am to 12am
  • Easter Saturday - 6am to 10pm
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 6am to 8pm

Asda Carlisle (St Nicholas Gate)

  • Good Friday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 7am to 8pm

Asda Kendal

  • Good Friday - 7am to 12am
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 7am to 8pm

Asda Barrow-in-Furness

  • Good Friday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 7am to 8pm

Asda Whitehaven

  • Good Friday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 7am to 8pm

Asda Workington (Moss Bay Road)

  • Good Friday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 7am to 8pm

Asda Workington (Dunmail Park)

  • Good Friday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 7am to 8pm

You can check the opening hours of your local Asda using the store locator.

Tesco

Tesco Extra, Metro and Superstores will open on Good Friday.

On Easter Sunday, Metro and Superstores will be closed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and will be open from 8am to 8pm in Scotland.

Metro, Extras and Superstores will be open from 8am to 6pm on Easter Monday in England and Wales.

Extras and Superstores will be open from 10am to 7pm in Northern Ireland on Easter Monday, and from 8am to 8pm in Scotland.

Tesco Express stores will open during their usual hours.

Tesco Metro Carlisle (Victoria Viaduct)

  • Good Friday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 8pm
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 8am to 6pm

Tesco Warwick Road Superstore

  • Good Friday - 6am to midnight
  • Easter Saturday - 6am to midnight
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 8am to 6pm

Tesco Express Maryport

  • Good Friday - 6am to 11pm
  • Easter Saturday - 6am to 11pm
  • Easter Sunday - 6am to 11pm
  • Easter Monday - 6am to 11pm

Tesco Workington

  • Good Friday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 10pm
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 8am to 6pm

Tesco Express Ambleside

  • Good Friday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Sunday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Monday - 7am to 11pm

Tesco Express Bowness-on-Windermere

  • Good Friday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Sunday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Monday - 7am to 11pm

Tesco Express Kendal

  • Good Friday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Sunday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Monday - 7am to 11pm

Tesco Whitehaven Superstore

  • Good Friday - 6am to midnight
  • Easter Saturday - 6am to midnight
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 8am to 6pm

Tesco Millom Superstore

  • Good Friday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 8am to 6pm

Tesco Extra Barrow-in-Furness

  • Good Friday - 6am to midnight
  • Easter Saturday - 6am to midnight
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 8am to 6pm

Tesco Metro Barrow-in-Furness

  • Good Friday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - 8am to 6pm

Tesco Express Barrow - Walney Island

  • Good Friday - 6am to 11pm
  • Easter Saturday - 6am to 11pm
  • Easter Sunday - 6am to 11pm
  • Easter Monday - 6am to 11pm

Tesco Express Ulverston

  • Good Friday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Saturday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Sunday - 7am to 11pm
  • Easter Monday - 7am to 11pm

You can check the opening hours of your local Tesco using the store locator.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s superstores will be open from 8am to 8pm on Good Friday, while some smaller stores will remain open from 7am to 11pm.

Stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, and open from 8am to 8pm on Easter Monday.

However, Sainsbury’s locals will open during their usual hours, with most open between 7am to 9pm.

You can check the opening hours of your local Sainsbury’s using the store locator.

Morrisons

Morrisons’ stores across Cumbria will be open from 7am until 10pm on Good Friday and Easter Saturday.

Branches will be closed on Easter Sunday, and on Easter Monday (April 5) stores will be open from 7am until 7pm.

Opening hours during Easter may vary in other areas across the country. The supermarket has advised shoppers to check the store opening times for Easter at their nearest store via the website.

You can find your nearest Morrisons using the store locator.

Aldi

Aldi stores across Cumbria will be open from 8am until 8pm on Good Friday, and between 8am and 10pm on Easter Saturday.

All stores will be closed on Easter Sunday.

On Easter Monday, Aldi stores will be open between 8am and 8pm.

You can find the opening hours of your nearest Aldi using the store locator.

Marks and Spencer (M&S)

Most Marks and Spencer stores will be open from 8am to 9pm on Good Friday, then on Easter Saturday between 8am and 8pm, and will be open from 8am to 9pm on Easter Monday.

Stores will be closed on Easter Sunday.

You can find the opening hours of your nearest Marks and Spencer using the store locator.

Lidl

These are the Easter store opening times in England and Wales:

  • Good Friday - from 8am to 8pm
  • Easter Saturday - open as normal
  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED
  • Easter Monday - from 8am to 8pm

In Scotland, stores will be open as normal throughout the bank holiday weekend.

You can find the opening hours of your nearest Lidl using the store locator.