Easter opening times for Sainsburys stores in Sunderland as coronavirus social distancing measures remain in place

The supermarket chain announced a number of changes to opening hours, emergency services priority times and new safety measures to protect staff and customers last month.

And with the Bank Holiday weekend fast approaching, it has confirmed when its branches will be open over the Easter weekend.

Measures in store include queuing systems outside of stores to limit the number of customers in stores at any one time, clear markings on the floor plus screens at checkouts in every supermarket, convenience store and Argos collection point.

The firm is also asking everyone to only send one adult per household to stores and to visit stores throughout the day to avoid queues.

When will Sainsburys stores be open over the Easter weekend?

Fulwell superstore, Station Road: Good Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday 8am-8pm; Easter Sunday closed; Easter Monday 8am-8pm.

Sunderland store, Silksworth Lane: Good Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday 8am-8pm; Easter Sunday closed; Easter Monday 8am-8pm.

Sunderland North store, Riverside Road: Good Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday 8am-8pm; Easter Sunday closed; Easter Monday 8am-8pm.

East Boldon Local, Station Terrace: Good Friday 7am-9pm; Saturday 7am-9pm; Easter Sunday 7am-9pm; Easter Monday 7am-9pm.

Washington Teal Farm Village Local: Good Friday 7am-11pm; Saturday 7am-11pm; Easter Sunday 7am-11pm; Easter Monday 7am-11pm.

Seaham Local, Featherbed Court: Good Friday 7am-9pm, Saturday 7am-9pm; Easter Sunday 7am-9pm; Easter Monday 7am-9pm.

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