SAINSBURY'S stores are open seven days a week and you can get online deliveries almost round the clock.
Shoppers heading to stores in person still have to follow some rules that are still in place while Covid still remains a concern.
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Here's what you need to know about Sainsbury's opening hours, including how to check your local supermarket's opening and closing times.
What time do Sainsbury’s branches open and close?
Most of Sainsbury's supermarket branches open their doors from 7am first thing in the morning on weekdays and Saturday.
They close their doors again late in the night, at around 10pm or 11pm.
Opening and closing times for the supermarket are usually shorter on a Sunday though, and are from around 10am to 4pm.
But these opening hours can vary between stores.
It's best to check exactly when your local branch will open and shut using Sainsbury's store locator tool.
When is the best time to shop at Sainsbury’s?
Google has a handy tool which lets you to see the peak times for any supermarket or shop.
If you search for “Sainsbury's” and then click on your nearest store, you'll see a bar chart showing when the store’s busiest (and quietest) times are, as well as how busy it is at that moment in time.
What are Sainsbury's lockdown shopping rules?
You still need to follow a number of rules when you go to Sainsbury's to keep shoppers and staff safe.
You will be encouraged to still wear a mask in store, unless you are exempt.
You might also see perspex screens placed around tills.
Elderly and vulnerable customers will also be prioritised and will be let into the shop first if there is any kind of queue outside.
Can I order from Sainsbury's online for delivery and how much does it cost?
You can shop online with Sainsbury's and deliveries are available seven days a week.
Sainsbury's charges £7 for delivery on orders under £40 and between 50p and £4.50 for orders worth more, depending on the day and time slot.
There's a minimum order value of £25.
Delivery passes are also available which can help save money when ordering regularly and give you views of slots further in advance
You just have to check that Sainsbury's can deliver to you postcode which you can do with the Sainsbury's postcode checker tool.
There's also an option on some locations to order from Sainsbury's for same-day delivery.
In some areas you can use an app called Sainsbury's Chop Chop to buy up to 20 items and get them delivered in under an hour.
You need to spend a minimum of £15 and delivery costs £4.99.
You can also buy your shopping from Sainsbury's through Deliveroo and Uber Eats.
Delivery is within as little as 20 minutes.
The cost of delivery can depend on where you are and what time you order, but you'll generally pay a fee of a couple of pounds for delivery and under a £1 for service.
What about click and collect at Sainsbury's?
Sainsbury's offers a click and collect service, where you order online and pick up your shopping in store.
It's free if you spend over £40, otherwise it's £4.
You can book a click and collect slot on the Sainsbury's website.
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