Supermarkets across the UK will adjust their opening hours for the August Bank Holiday on Monday, August 31, 2026. Many stores in England and Wales will operate reduced hours, while Scottish locations will trade as usual.
Major Supermarket Times
Aldi stores in England and Wales will be open from 8am to 8pm on the Bank Holiday, with locations in Scotland and Northern Ireland keeping usual hours. Last year's data shows 8am to 9am and 7pm to 8pm were the quietest shopping times. Hours vary by location, so check Aldi's website.
ASDA confirmed most larger stores will open at usual times across the weekend, though hours may vary. Customers should check individual store times with its Store Locator.
Co-op stores will operate usual hours. A spokesperson said: "Our stores will be open as usual over the Bank Holiday to serve our communities, which for a convenience store is typically 7am-10pm."
Reduced Hours and Variations
Lidl stores in Scotland and inside the M25 remain open as usual, but most outside the M25 and in Wales will run reduced hours from 8am to 8pm. Check local branch hours online or via the Lidl app.
Morrisons locations in England and Wales will be open from 7am to 8pm, while Scotland stores remain as usual. Use the store finder for local times.
M&S most stores will have reduced hours, typically closing early between 6pm and 8pm. Check the M&S store locator for nearest branch times.
Sainsbury's most supermarkets will open from 7am to 8pm, with convenience stores open as usual from 7am to 11pm. Most Argos stores will open 9am to 8pm or match store hours for store-in-store locations.
Tesco most larger supermarkets and large Express stores in England and Wales will open from 8am to 6pm, with Scotland and Northern Ireland at normal hours. Express stores and petrol stations operate as usual. Check the store locator for variations.
Waitrose some locations will have reduced hours, varying across the board. Customers should check individual shop times via its branch finder.
