As the May Bank Holiday approaches, many UK supermarkets will adjust their opening hours on Monday, May 4. While most stores will maintain standard times on Saturday and Sunday, reduced hours are expected on the bank holiday itself. Below is a guide to opening times for major retailers.
Tesco
Tesco branches, including Tesco Express and larger supermarkets, will operate under their usual opening hours throughout the Bank Holiday weekend. However, on Monday, May 4, most large Tesco stores will close earlier than usual.
- Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
- Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
- Monday, May 4 - 8am to 6pm
Lidl
Lidl stores are expected to operate on reduced hours on Monday, with most branches open from 8am to 8pm.
- Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
- Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
- Monday, May 4 - 8am to 8pm
Sainsbury's
Most Sainsbury's branches across the UK will close earlier on Bank Holiday Monday. Smaller convenience stores are expected to maintain their standard times.
- Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
- Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
- Monday, May 4 - 8am to 8pm
Morrisons
Morrisons will close earlier on Monday, May 4, opening from 7am to 8pm. Petrol stations will remain operational as normal, though times may vary by location.
- Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
- Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
- Monday, May 4 - 7am to 8pm
Asda
Certain Asda branches are expected to close earlier on Bank Holiday Monday, while Asda 24-hour stores will trade as normal.
- Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
- Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
- Monday, May 4 - 8am to 10pm
Marks and Spencer
Marks and Spencer will run reduced opening hours over the May Bank Holiday, with certain branches closing at 6pm on Monday. Smaller Foodhalls, however, will stay open until later.
- Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
- Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
- Monday, May 4 - 8am to 6pm
Aldi
Supermarket Aldi will also close earlier on Monday, May 4, with the majority of branches open from 8am to 8pm.
- Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
- Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
- Monday, May 4 - 8am to 8pm
Waitrose
Waitrose supermarkets will operate reduced hours, with certain branches open from 8am to 6pm on Monday. Little Waitrose stores will open as usual.
- Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
- Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
- Monday, May 4 - 8am to 6pm
Please note that times may vary by location, so it is advisable to check with your local store before travelling.
