Easter weekend is almost upon us, which will mean four days of freedom - for most.

However, the bank holiday may mean it can be tricky to just pop out to pick up any last-minute essentials.

For most large supermarkets and stores, there will be a reduced service – with the majority closed for the day on Easter Sunday.

Here’s a breakdown to help you through the weekend:

TESCO

Good Friday, April 14 - Supermarkets, Metro and Express stores will be operating at normal hours.

Saturday April 15 - All supermarkets, Metro and Express stores will be operating at normal hours.

Easter Sunday, April 16 – All supermarket stores will be closed, though Express stores will remain open.

Easter Monday, April 17 – All supermarkets will be open from 9am to 6pm while Express stores will be opening at their normal hours.

Most smaller, express stores will be open throughout the whole weekend, including Sunday.

It is advised that people look at the store checker for more detailed information about their local store.

ASDA

Good Friday – All stores will be open, though some may be operating with reduced hours so it may be best to check before going.

Saturday - All supermarkets will be open, though 24-hour stores will be closing at 10pm.

Easter Sunday – All supermarkets will be closed.

Easter Monday – Most branches will be open, but with reduced hours so it’s best to check before heading there.

Asda has advised that people should check its store finder before making a trip.

SAINSBURY’S

Good Friday – All stores will be open, but some may be operating with reduced bank holiday opening times.

Saturday – All stores, filling stations and convenience stores will have normal opening hours.

Easter Sunday – All stores will be closed.

Easter Monday - Large stores will be open from 9am to 7pm but petrol stations and convenience stores will be open normally.

Sainsbury’s store locator can be found here and will give information about filling station opening times as well as the stores.

MORRISONS

Good Friday – Stores are open, though all will be closed by 9pm.

Saturday – All stores, filling stations and convenience stores will have normal opening hours.

Easter Sunday – All stores will be closed.

Easter Monday - Large stores will be open from 8am to 7pm.

To see specific details about your local store, use the Morrisons store finder.

ALDI

Good Friday – All branches will be open from 8am to 10pm.

Saturday – All branches will be open from 8am to 10pm.

Easter Sunday – All branches will be closed.

Easter Monday - All branches will be open from 8am to 10pm.

All Aldi stores should have the same opening times, but if you want to check your local branch, use the store finder.

LIDL

All Lidl stores will be open as normal on all days apart from Easter Sunday, when they will be closed.

By Stefan Jajecznyk-Kelman