First, go early. The 9 a.m. opening time is a magnet for the organised and the desperate alike. By 10 a.m., the car park will have that special bank holiday energy of dodging trolleys and avoiding eye contact.
Second, build in a buffer. If your local Morrisons says it closes at 6 p.m., aim to be scanning your Clubcard by 5:30 p.m. The final ten minutes before closing are a wild west of last-minute egg-hunt supplies and panic-bought coriander.
Third, consider the Morrisons Market Street counters. The fishmonger and butcher often run limited hours on bank holidays. If you are dreaming of a whole poached salmon or a speciality joint, call ahead or go before noon. They’re human, they want to get home to their own roast potatoes.
The Anti-Panic Strategy
Here’s the ultimate pro-tip: don’t treat Good Friday like a regular grocery run. Treat it like a very successful pit stop. Make a list. Stick to it. Admire the Easter aisle without buying a six-foot chocolate bunny you won’t finish until August.
This is when Morrisons will open on Good Friday 2019 - Wales Online
Morrisons has a wonderful online delivery service, but Good Friday slots vanish faster than a forgotten pan of custard. If you haven’t booked by Tuesday, you’re better off embracing the in-store chaos. It’s character-building, honestly.
Embrace the reduced hours as a gift. They force us to plan, to be present, and to actually enjoy the bank holiday evening without the nagging question of “do we need milk?” The answer is always, probably yes, but now you have until Saturday to get it.
