The Spring bank holiday on Monday, May 26, brings adjusted opening hours for major UK supermarkets. Shoppers planning a last-minute dash should check store timings as most large branches will close earlier than usual.
Tesco larger stores in England and Wales open at 8am and close at 6pm, while Scottish stores remain open until 8pm. Convenience stores maintain normal hours, typically 7am to 11pm. Sainsbury's larger outlets operate from 8am to 8pm, with Scottish branches keeping regular hours. Morrisons larger stores open at 7am and close at 8pm, with Morrisons Daily stores open 7am to 10pm (some until 11pm).
Asda stores open between 7am and 8am and close at 10pm, but Scottish branches stick to regular hours. Asda Express convenience stores are open 24 hours. Aldi branches open at 8am and close at 8pm, except in Scotland where normal 8am to 10pm hours apply. Lidl opening times vary, with some opening at 8am instead of 7am, but all close at 10pm.
Waitrose and M&S hours differ by location, with many stores closing one to two hours earlier than usual. Shoppers are advised to use the retailers' online store locators for precise times.
