Many people across the UK are enjoying a three-day weekend for the Spring bank holiday on Monday, May 25. While the day has Christian origins as Whit Monday, it is now largely secular, with many spending time with family or friends. However, supermarket staff will be working, and most major chains have adjusted their trading hours for the bank holiday.
Aldi stores will generally open at 8am and close at 8pm, earlier than the usual 10pm. In Scotland, standard hours of 8am to 10pm are likely to remain, but customers should check their local branch using Aldi's store locator. Lidl's opening hours vary across the country; in Scotland and within the M25 boundary, trading will be as normal, while elsewhere it is likely to be open from 8am to 8pm. Customers are advised to check via the online store finder or Lidl Plus app.
Tesco's larger stores will mostly open from 8am to 6pm, with some open until 8pm. In Scotland, larger stores operate from 7am to 10pm, and in Northern Ireland from 8am to 6pm. Tesco Express stores will keep regular hours, typically opening between 6am and 7am and closing between 10pm and midnight. Most Sainsbury's stores will be open from 8am to 8pm, about two hours earlier than usual, while Sainsbury's Local stores will likely open from 7am to 10pm or 11pm. Scottish Sainsbury's will maintain regular hours from around 7am to 10pm.
Morrisons stores will open between 7am and 8am, with most closing at 8pm, though some may remain open until 10pm. Asda's larger stores will operate from 8am to 10pm, with Scottish stores keeping regular hours. Asda Express convenience stores are often open 24/7. Waitrose hours vary by store, but most will run on a slightly reduced schedule of 8am to 6pm. The Co-op will mostly open normal hours (7am to 10pm), but some may open later or close earlier. Iceland stores will open as usual. Customers are urged to check local store hours online before travelling.
