Changes to Supermarket Opening Times

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March 19, 2020

Last Updated – March 19, 2020 at 8:41 am

Many supermarkets have shifted their opening times, either to allow for the elderly or vulnerable to shop more safely, or to allow for restocking. Find out any changes to current opening times below. Supermarkets not listed are currently operating usual opening times.

Asda

In Cornwall, 24 hour stores are now closing overnight between 10pm and 6am.
Friday the 20th March, 6am – 9am is reserved for the most vulnerable groups only.

On Friday 20th March we will be opening our stores from opening time to 9am to allow the most vulnerable, and those who support them, to shop and get what they need. Find out more: https://t.co/J84H2KNaPm pic.twitter.com/6hGADeV6HZ
— Asda (@asda) March 18, 2020

Tesco

Every shop will shut at 10pm to allow for restocking
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9am – 10am will be dedicated shopping time for the vulnerable and elderly (excluding express stores).

From Thursday 19th March we will be implementing some changes in-store – changes to simplify what we do, create the most helpful shopping experience we can, and support our hard-working colleagues.
Together, we can do this. #EveryLittleHelps pic.twitter.com/IdZY4urH1o
— Tesco (@Tesco) March 18, 2020

Sainsbury’s

The first hour of Thursday 19th of March in every store is put aside for those who are elderly or vulnerable.

We have listened to feedback from you and from Sainsbury’s colleagues across the country and wanted to share some of the extra steps we are taking to make sure everyone has access to the items that they need pic.twitter.com/jRoCLm6CXt
— Sainsbury's (@sainsburys) March 18, 2020

Iceland

Open only to elderly and vulnerable groups for the first hour of trading every day in every shop.

We really appreciate the response to our priority store opening hours for the elderly and vulnerable, but it has highlighted the need for us to do more.

The first hour of opening will now be dedicated to elderly and vulnerable people every day.

Our full update is below. pic.twitter.com/E5UHXuUqow
— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) March 18, 2020