The upcoming August bank holiday will see adjustments in supermarket opening hours, as is customary during such holidays. With the holiday weekend approaching, many Brits are eager to enjoy the last days of summer break.
It’s advisable for those planning activities over the long weekend to take note of any changes in store hours. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the opening and closing times for popular supermarkets on the upcoming bank holiday Monday.
On August 25, most large Tesco stores in England and Wales will be open from 8am to 6pm. Similarly, the majority of bigger Tesco Express stores will operate from 8am to 6pm on the bank holiday, deviating from their usual extended hours.
Sainsbury’s larger stores typically open between 7am and 8am and close around 10pm to 11pm from Monday to Saturday, while Sundays have shorter hours of 10am to 4pm in England and Wales. It’s worth noting that Scottish stores have longer Sunday trading hours due to different regulations.
For the bank holiday Monday, Sainsbury’s larger stores will open between 7am and 8am, closing at 8pm, with Scottish stores maintaining their regular schedules. Most larger Morrisons stores in England and Wales usually open at 6 or 7am and close at 10pm, except on the holiday when they will close at 8pm.
Asda stores in England and Wales will operate from 8am to 10pm on the bank holiday, with some stores closing slightly earlier on Saturday night. Asda Express stores typically run 24/7, including Sundays and bank holidays.
Aldi will have an earlier closing time of 8pm on the bank holiday, with Scottish stores retaining their regular hours. Lidl stores vary in opening times, with some starting at 8am and closing at 10pm. Shoppers are advised to check the store locator for specific branch hours before heading out.
Waitrose stores have varying opening hours, with some opening as early as 7am. Most M&S chain stores open at 8:30am and close at 6pm on bank holidays. Customers are encouraged to use the store finder to verify the opening hours of their local M&S branch.
While stores will be open over the weekend, the bank holiday will see shorter operating hours, typically from 10am to 4pm. Little Waitrose may have extended hours on the holiday, so it’s recommended to check the Waitrose store finder before visiting.