If you’re planning an M&S run this Good Friday, follow my three-step guide. Step one: Check the hours for your specific store online. Step two: Go early in the day—by 3 PM, the shelves can look a bit picked over, especially for hot cross buns.
Step three: Have a backup plan. If M&S is closed or too busy, know where the nearest Sainsbury’s Local or Co-op is. Because nothing ruins a bank holiday like a failed snack mission.
And if you do find yourself locked out like I was last year? Don’t panic. Buy your Colin the Caterpillar cake the day before. That’s what grown-ups do, apparently.
The Bottom Line
So, is M&S open on Good Friday? Yes, mostly. But “mostly” is a dangerous word when you’re hangry and carrying a reusable bag. Treat the day like a bank holiday sale: limited time, limited stock, and a little bit of extra planning.
Now go stock up on those chocolate teacakes. You’ve got this.
