Supermarkets across the UK have announced their opening hours for the Spring bank holiday on Monday, May 25. While many people enjoy a three-day weekend, supermarket staff will be working, and most stores will operate reduced hours.
Tesco's larger stores will be open from 8am to 6pm, with some open until 8pm. In Scotland, larger Tesco stores will operate from 7am to 10pm, and in Northern Ireland from 8am to 6pm. Tesco's smaller convenience stores will maintain regular hours, typically opening between 6am and 7am and closing between 10pm and midnight. Customers are advised to check local store times using the store locator.
Other major supermarkets also have adjusted hours. Aldi stores will open at 8am and close at 8pm, except in Scotland where standard hours of 8am to 10pm are expected. Lidl's hours will vary, with normal trading in Scotland and within the M25, and 8am to 8pm elsewhere. Sainsbury's will open from 8am to 8pm, with Scottish stores operating regular hours. Morrisons will open between 7am and 8am, with most closing at 8pm. Asda stores will be open from 8am to 10pm, and Waitrose will run reduced hours of 8am to 6pm. The Co-op and Iceland expect to operate normal hours, though some stores may vary.
The Spring bank holiday, originally known as Whit Monday, falls the day after Pentecost in the Christian calendar. While its religious significance has diminished, it remains a day off for many, with supermarkets adjusting their hours to accommodate both shoppers and staff.
