Here’s the honest truth, straight from the horse’s mouth (or, you know, the M&S website). Yes, most M&S stores are open on Good Friday. But—and isn’t there always a “but”?—it’s not a normal shopping day.
You can expect reduced hours. Think of it as a “bank holiday lite” schedule. Most stores open later in the morning and close earlier in the evening, usually around 6 PM or 7 PM.
But Wait—Check Your Local Store
Here’s where it gets tricky. Not all M&S stores are created equal. Your local M&S Simply Food in a train station might be open completely normal hours, while the big out-of-town one shuts early. The key is to not assume anything based on what the store next door is doing.
I have a friend who once drove forty minutes to an M&S on Good Friday, only to find a sign saying “Closed for Easter.” He still talks about it like it’s a war story. Don’t be that guy.
Your best bet? Use the store locator on the M&S website or app—it’ll give you specific hours for your branch. Seriously, do it now. Bookmark it. It’s five seconds that could save you a lot of huffing and puffing.
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