Easter Monday 2015 opening hours: When do Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons open today?

There is one day left of the long bank holiday weekend to hit the shops

Shoppers at Westfield Stratford (Getty Images)

Retailers will be hoping for a boost to sales this weekend as shoppers hit the high streets to make the most of their four day offs.

Easter weekend is traditionally the first major shopping weekend of the year. An earlier Easter – like this year – is better for retailers, kickstarting the spring shopping season. Good Friday and Easter Sunday tend to be quieter than Easter Saturday.

Bad weather can dampen sales. But with better weather expected Monday, the shops will be hoping to see plenty of traffic through their doors.

Here’s what time they open:

Supermarkets are staying open to cater for those needing last minute Easter supplies

SUPERMARKETS

Aldi

Easter Monday: 8am – 9pm

Asda

Some stores remain open but it is worth checking online.

Lidl

Reduced hours on Monday. Find out when online.

Marks and Spencer

Check store opening times online.

Morrisons

Varies by store but more information available online.

Sainsbury’s

Local stores should be open. Check online.

Tesco

Easter Monday: 9am – 6pm for England and Wales, normal opening hours for Scotland and 10am – 7pm for Northern Ireland. Check website for more details.

Waitrose

Store dependent, check online.

DIY stores will be hoping that consumers spend the long weekend on home improvements (SUZANNE PLUNKETT/Reuters/Corbis)

DIY

B&Q

Easter Monday 7am – 8pm

Homebase

Easter Monday: 8am – 7pm for England, Wales & Northern Ireland and Scotland, 9am – 7pm for Eire.

Wickes

Normal opening times. Check your local branch online.

The futuristic landmark Selfridges store at The Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham.

HIGHSTREETS AND CENTRES

Birmingham Bullring 10am – 6pm

Bristol Cabot Circus 10am – 6pm

Cardiff St. David’s Centre 9.30am – 6pm

Essex Lakeside 9am – 9pm

Glasgow Braehead 10am – 7pm

Kent Bluewater 10am – 7pm

Liverpool One 10am - 6pm

London Oxford Circus 9am – 9pm

London Westfield 10am – 9pm

Manchester Arndale 10am – 6pm

Manchester Trafford Centre 10am – 8pm

Metrocentre Gateshead Newcastle 10am – 6pm

Oxford Westgate 11am – 5pm

Sheffield Meadowhall 10am – 6pm