Shoppers planning to use the late August bank holiday on Monday August 31 to stock up on groceries are being urged to check local opening hours, as many supermarkets will close earlier or open later than usual.
While some will use the extra day off to rest, others will head to the shops to fill the fridge and cupboards. The changes vary by chain and by location, so customers are advised to verify times before travelling.
Aldi and Sainsbury's bank holiday hours
Aldi stores across England and Wales will be open from 8am to 8pm on bank holiday Monday, while stores in Scotland and Northern Ireland will operate their usual opening hours. Opening times can vary by location, so customers are encouraged to check the Aldi website for their local store's hours before travelling. Data from last year's August bank holiday weekend shows that 8am to 9am and 7pm to 8pm were the quietest times to shop.
Sainsbury's says the vast majority of its supermarkets will be open from 7am until 8pm on bank holiday Monday. Its convenience stores will be open as usual from 7am to 11pm. Opening hours can vary, so Sainsbury's advises customers to check the store locator for the latest details for their area.
Morrisons, Asda and Tesco
Morrisons Scottish supermarkets are open as usual, and English and Welsh stores are open from 7am to 8pm. Morrisons recommends customers use the store finder to check their local store's opening hours. Asda says most of its larger stores are open at their usual times this weekend, but this may vary between branches. Individual store opening times can be checked using the Asda store locator.
Tesco's opening hours for the August bank holiday will vary by location, so the chain advises customers to check local store opening times on the store locator. For the majority of stores, large stores and large Express stores across England and Wales will be open from 8am to 6pm, while Isle of Man stores, large stores and large Express stores in Scotland, and Express stores in Northern Ireland will trade their normal opening hours. There will be no change to opening hours for standard Express stores or Tesco petrol stations.
Marks & Spencer and Lidl
Marks & Spencer stores operate on reduced hours for the August bank holiday Monday, usually opening around 8am or 9am and closing earlier than normal. However, hours change depending on the specific location and whether the branch is a large store or a smaller Simply Food, so shoppers are best checking online before making a trip. Lidl stores usually open with regular hours from 8am to 10pm, but hours can vary depending on the specific branch and location.
