BANK holidays are a great time to pile into the car to visit friends across the country.
However local petrol stations might operate under different hours over the Easter bank holiday, which could disrupt travel plans for thousands of Brits.
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Sainsbury’s petrol stations
Sainsbury’s normally keeps its petrol stations open on bank holidays, even if the associated mega-store is closed for the day.
Petrol stations normally open half an hour earlier and close half an hour later than Sainsbury’s stores.
This means that most petrol stations will be open from & 7.30am to 8.30pm.
Morrisons petrol stations
Morrisons sold off 337 of its petrol stations in 2024 in a bid to cut costs.
However, the supermarket still operates many stations across the UK and some of its old stations have retained Morrisons’ branding.
Opening times vary depending on location, but the majority are operating between the hours of 9am and 6pm.
Check the Morrisons app for more information about your local site.
Tesco petrol stations
Tesco are expected to open its petrol stations from 8am until 6pm on the Easter bank holiday.
However, over the New Year period, the supermarket only opened its Scottish petrol stations from 11am until 6pm.
That means it is important to check ahead to see if your local station is operating under reduced hours, particularly if you are in Scotland this Easter.
Tesco’s app contains all of the details about each petrol station’s opening hours.
Asda petrol station
Nearly all of Asda’s petrol stations have a pay-at-the-pump service.
This means that drivers will be able to fill up their cars every day of the year.
However, Asda’s petrol stations may be closing its shops meaning they might not serve food and drinks as normal.
Check on your Asda app to see if the shop at your local petrol station will be opening its doors to customers.
Shell petrol stations
Shell often keep their petrol stations open over bank holidays.
The mega-chain operates over 1,100 branded service stations in the UK and has access to an additional 3,800 fuel stations.
Shell’s app contains the full details of each petrol station’s opening times, as their hours may vary.
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Esso petrol stations
Esso usually keep all of their petrol stations open on bank holidays, making it easier for drivers across the country to meet up with friends.
However, some of Esso’s in-store facilities will be affected by differing opening times.
These facilities include food and drink services as well as toilets.
Check ahead of time if your local petrol station will be keeping its services open, so you don’t get caught out on your trip.
Use their store locator to check the opening times for any stations on your journey.
BP petrol stations
BP have over 1,200 branded service stations across the UK.
Nearly all of the petrol provider’s stations are expected to operate under their regular working hours over the Easter bank holiday.
However, hours could vary at local stations so check BP’s website for more details.
What bank holidays are coming in 2025?
There are several bank holidays still to go after the two days off in Easter have gone by.
Northern Ireland has the most days off but England and Wales can still look forward to five bank holidays after Easter.
England and Wales
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Scotland
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- August 4, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 1, 2025 – St Andrew’s Day
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- July 14, 2025 – Battle of the Boyne
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Easter Sunday 2025 – Shop opening times
Most supermarkets will be operating reduced hours over the Easter period.
Supermarkets including Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and M&S will all be closing on Easter Sunday but will run limited hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Petrol stations will also adjust their hours, as will high street staples including Next and Primark.
Eateries like Greggs and homeware stores including B&M and Home Bargains will also change their opening times over Easter.