Bank Holiday Monday on May 4 is a three-day weekend for many, offering a chance to unwind with friends or at home. However, supermarket workers will still be on duty, with most stores opening for at least part of the day so customers can stock up on essentials or enjoy a day out.
Unlike Christmas Day and Easter Sunday, there are no government restrictions forcing shops to close on this bank holiday. Nevertheless, some stores will adjust their usual hours to give staff time off.
Most major supermarkets have confirmed their opening hours for the early May bank holiday. While Saturday and Sunday saw normal operations, changes apply on Monday. Here is a round-up of the major supermarkets' Bank Holiday Monday opening times.
Aldi
Aldi stores will close slightly earlier than usual. Instead of the regular 10pm closing time, most Aldi stores will shut at 8pm. In Scotland, standard hours of 8am to 10pm are likely to remain for many stores. Use the Aldi store locator to check your local branch.
Lidl
Lidl has confirmed that opening hours will vary across the country on the early May Bank Holiday. Customers are advised to check local store hours via the online store finder or the Lidl Plus app. Most stores are likely to close earlier at 8pm.
Tesco
Most larger Tesco stores will be open from 8am to 6pm, with some open until 8pm. In Scotland, larger stores will operate from 7am to 10pm on bank holiday Monday, while in Northern Ireland, hours will be from 8am to 6pm. Tesco Express convenience stores will run regular hours, opening between 6am and 7am and closing between 10pm and midnight. Check your local store using the Tesco store locator.
Sainsbury's
Most Sainsbury's stores will be open from 8am until 8pm, approximately two hours earlier than usual. Sainsbury's Local convenience stores will be open from 7am until either 10pm or 11pm. Scottish Sainsbury's will continue regular trading hours from around 7am until 10pm on Monday. Use the Sainsbury's store locator for details.
Morrisons
Morrisons stores will open between 7am and 8am, with most closing at 8pm, although some will remain open until 10pm. Find your nearest Morrisons and check its opening hours with the store locator.
Asda
Most larger Asda stores will operate from 8am until 10pm. Scottish Asda stores will maintain regular trading hours over the weekend. Asda Express convenience stores are typically open 24 hours seven days a week, likely unchanged over the bank holiday. Use the Asda store locator to check.
Waitrose
Waitrose opening hours vary by store. Some open as early as 7am, others at 9am. Closing times range from 5pm to 10pm. The majority will run reduced hours of 8am to 8pm on Bank Holiday Monday. Use the Waitrose store locator for specific times.
Co-op
The Co-op has a variety of store sizes. Most are likely to open normal hours, usually 7am to 10pm, but some may open later and close earlier. Check your local Co-op's opening times online.
Iceland
Most Iceland stores will open as usual on Bank Holiday Monday, but some may have reduced hours. Check your local branch for details.
M&S
M&S typically operates reduced hours on May Bank Holiday Mondays, generally opening at 8.30am. Larger stores will close at 6pm, with some Foodhalls open until 7pm or later.
