The Early May Bank Holiday provides a break for many, offering a chance for a long weekend. However, with certain businesses closed, supermarkets across the UK will operate under adjusted opening hours on Monday, May 5. Customers planning their grocery trips will need to check specific store schedules as many chains will adjust their hours for the holiday.
ASDA to Operate Regular Hours
ASDA has confirmed that most of its stores will follow normal trading hours over the bank holiday. However, some stores may have slight variations in opening and closing times. Shoppers are advised to check the local ASDA store for specific hours. The supermarket chain assured that it will maintain its usual weekend hours on both Saturday and Sunday.
Aldi Adjusts Hours for Bank Holiday
Aldi will adjust its opening hours on Bank Holiday Monday:
- Most stores in England and Wales will open from 8 am to 8 pm.
- Stores in Scotland will remain open until 10 pm.
Customers are encouraged to verify specific store hours on the Aldi website or store locator tool.
Co-op Stores Open as Usual
Co-op will operate its stores as usual throughout the May Bank Holiday. Most Co-op convenience stores will open from 7 am to 10 pm. Customers can use the store locator to confirm the exact hours of their local branch. The store’s schedule will remain unaffected by the bank holiday, ensuring that it remains a convenient option for shoppers.
Lidl Extends Hours for Some Stores
Lidl will operate between 8 am and 10 pm on Bank Holiday Monday. However, hours may vary across different locations. The retailer advises customers to check local store opening times via the online store finder or the Lidl Plus app. As with previous bank holidays, Saturday is expected to be one of the busiest shopping days.
Waitrose Hours Vary Across Stores
Waitrose will have varying opening hours over the bank holiday weekend. Some smaller Little Waitrose stores will open from 7 am to 10 pm. Larger branches may have different schedules, so shoppers are encouraged to check the opening hours of their nearest store before visiting.
Sainsbury’s Adjusts Larger Store Hours
Sainsbury’s will have varying hours across its stores for the May Bank Holiday:
- Most larger Sainsbury’s stores will operate from 8 am to 8 pm.
- Sainsbury’s Local branches will maintain regular hours, staying open until 11 pm.
Customers can easily check their local store hours through the Sainsbury’s store locator.
Tesco Operating Limited Bank Holiday Hours
Tesco has confirmed that most of its larger supermarkets will open from 8 am to 6 pm on Monday, May 5. However, stores in Scotland will remain open until 8 pm. Tesco’s smaller convenience stores will keep regular operating hours, running between 6 am and 7 am until 10 pm to midnight. Customers are encouraged to check their local store timings for accurate details.
Morrisons Keeps Variations in Store Hours
Morrisons will keep its stores open across the UK but with variations in opening hours:
- Some locations will operate from 7 am to 8 pm.
- Other stores may close earlier, operating between 8 am and 5 pm.
To avoid inconvenience, Morrisons advises customers to consult the store locator for precise hours at their nearest branch.
Iceland to Maintain Regular Bank Holiday Operations
Iceland will maintain its regular opening hours on the Bank Holiday Monday, following standard operating procedures. Most Iceland stores will be open, and customers can check exact hours via the store locator. The chain does not anticipate major disruptions to its schedule over the bank holiday weekend.
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M&S Opens with Reduced Hours
Marks & Spencer (M&S) will operate under reduced hours on Bank Holiday Monday. Smaller stores will maintain regular opening times, while larger M&S stores will close earlier than usual. Customers are encouraged to use the M&S store locator tool to confirm opening hours at their local branch.
Bank Holiday Weekend
The Early May Bank Holiday offers a much-needed break, but it also comes with altered supermarket opening hours. Many stores, such as ASDA, Co-op, Aldi, Lidl, and Sainsbury’s, will adjust their hours to ensure customers can continue shopping during the holiday. Some stores will operate with shorter hours, and customers are urged to check specific local timings for their nearest branch to avoid any confusion.
The bank holiday weekend will see a mix of regular and modified hours across the country, with most supermarkets advising customers to check their store hours online. Those planning a trip to the shops on Monday should be prepared for some schedule adjustments as they stock up for the extended weekend.
