The upcoming August bank holiday will lead to changes in supermarket opening hours, as is customary. Bank holidays typically offer Britons a three-day weekend, prompting many to plan enjoyable activities to mark the end of the summer break. It’s advisable for those with long weekend plans to be aware of any adjustments in store opening times. Here is a breakdown of the opening and closing hours of supermarkets for this bank holiday Monday.
On August 25, most larger Tesco stores in England and Wales will be open from 8am to 6pm. Tesco Express outlets usually operate from 6am to 11pm or midnight, but on the bank holiday, the majority of bigger Tesco Express stores in England and Wales will open from 8am to 6pm.
Sainsbury’s larger stores in England and Wales usually open between 7am and 8am and close around 10pm and 11pm on weekdays, with shorter Sunday hours of 10am to 4pm. However, on the bank holiday Monday, Sainsbury’s larger stores plan to open between 7am and 8am and close at 8pm, while Scottish stores will maintain regular hours.
Most larger Morrisons stores in England and Wales typically open at 6 or 7am and close at 10pm on weekdays, with Sunday hours of 10am to 4pm. On August 25, the majority of larger Morrisons stores will close at 8pm. In Scotland, stores will operate as usual on that day.
For this bank holiday, most larger Asda stores in England and Wales will open from 8am to 10pm, with some closing slightly earlier on Saturday night. Asda Express stores usually operate 24/7, including Sundays and bank holidays.
Aldi has confirmed an earlier closing time of 8pm on the bank holiday, with Scottish stores maintaining their normal hours. Lidl branches have varying opening times, with some opening at 8am and closing at 10pm. It is recommended that shoppers check the store locator on Lidl’s website before visiting, as hours may differ by location.
Waitrose’s opening hours differ across branches, with some opening as early as 7am. Most shops will operate as usual over the weekend, with shorter hours on Monday, typically from 10am to 4pm. Little Waitrose convenience stores may have a later closing time on the holiday.
M&S adjusts its opening hours for bank holidays, with most chain stores opening at 8:30am and closing at 6pm. Customers should check the local store’s times on the M&S store finder.
Please be aware that store hours may vary, and it is advisable to confirm details before heading out for shopping.