Major supermarkets including , , , and others have announced their opening hours, with shoppers needing to be aware of potential changes to usual timings this coming weekend as some stores will operate reduced hours. This year's spring Bank Holiday is on Monday, May 26, and Brits nationwide are preparing to make the most of the extra day off, whether that involves a day in front of the telly or outside for a sunny barbecue.
For those planning a trip to their local supermarket this bank holiday weekend, it's important to note that opening times may differ from the norm. Hours can vary between different supermarkets, and individual stores across the country will have differing opening and closing times.
Here's a handy guide to the bank holiday opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, M&S and other UK supermarkets.
Bank Holiday Monday, May 26, sees varied opening hours for Tesco stores nationwide. However, the majority of Tesco branches across the UK will be open from 8am until 6pm.
Tesco Express stores may open later than this. Customers are encouraged to check their local Tesco opening hours.
AsdaMost Asda supermarkets in the UK will maintain their regular opening hours on the bank holiday. However, certain stores are set to shut at 5pm and shoppers are advised to use Asda's store locator to verify their local opening times.
Sainsbury'sThe majority of larger Sainsbury's outlets across the UK will be open from 8am to 8pm this Bank Holiday Monday, May 26. On the other hand, Sainsbury's Local stores will maintain their regular opening hours until 11pm.
M&SA significant number of M&S stores nationwide will operate their usual opening hours, typically closing at 8pm, 9pm or 10pm. As store hours vary, customers are encouraged to verify their local MandS opening times if they are unsure.
LidlAlthough most branches across the UK will remain open until 10pm on May 26, some will close at 8pm. Therefore, shoppers are advised to confirm the opening hours of their local store.
Most will commence trading from 8am on Monday.
AldiOn Monday, outlets in England and Wales will be open from 8am to 8pm, while those in Scotland will continue to operate until 10pm as per their normal schedule.
Morrison'sMorrison's stores in England and Wales will be open from 7am to 8pm, while those in Scotland will follow their regular operating hours.
Waitroseoutlets will have varying opening hours this Bank Holiday Monday, May 26. Some Little Waitrose shops will be open from 7am to 10pm, but customers are advised to check the opening times of their local store.