All supermarket opening times for the Early May Bank Holiday Monday, from Tesco to Aldi
The month of May officially means that spring has begun and the weather is getting warmer. With less than halfway through the year, this pre-summer season is an exciting time for Brits who have been fed up with the cold over the last few months.
The UK has two bank holidays in May, following two bank holidays over the Easter weekend last month.
These are the Early May bank holiday on 4 May and the spring bank holiday on 25 May. Both of these days always fall on a Monday; This means a nice three-day weekend for many workers.
It can be a good time to host or visit family and friends, take a weekend getaway, or even just go out for a barbecue.
But those looking to stock up for events need to be aware that bank holidays bring many changes to the country, particularly affecting the opening hours of the biggest supermarkets.
To help you prepare, here are the typical opening times for the largest shops in the UK:
Sainsbury’s
- 4 May: 08.00 – 20.00
- 25 May: 08.00 – 20.00
- Smaller stores: Most Sainsbury’s Local stores will remain open from 7am to 11pm
Tesco
- 4 May: 08.00 – 18.00
- 25 May: 08.00 – 18.00
- Smaller stores: Tesco Express stores generally operate regular hours (typically 6am – 11pm).
asda
- 4 May: 08.00 – 20.00
- 25 May: 08.00 – 20.00
- Smaller stores: Asda Express stores usually remain open 24 hours or until the normal late night
Lidl
- 4 May: 08.00 – 20.00 (some stores in Greater London are open until 22.00)
- 25 May: 08:00 – 20:00 (some stores in Greater London open until 22:00)
took
- 4 May: 08.00 – 20.00
- 25 May: 08.00 – 20.00
M&S
- 4 May: 09.00 – 18.00
- 25 May: 09.00 – 18.00
- Smaller stores: M&S stores in travel centers (stations/airports) and garages usually maintain normal opening hours
Waiter
- 4 May: 08.00 – 18.00 (Some larger branches may vary)
- 25 May: 08.00 – 18.00
- Smaller shops: Little Waitrose is usually open until 22:00 or 23:00
Partnership
- 4 May: 08.00 – 20.00 (Main stores)
- 25 May: 08.00 – 20.00 (Main stores)
- Smaller stores: Grocery store branches usually stay open until 22:00 or 23:00.
Morrisons
- 4 May: 07.00 – 20.00
- 25 May: 07.00 – 20.00
- Smaller stores: Morrisons Daily stores usually stay open until 22:00 or 23:00
Iceland
- 4 May: 08.00 – 19.00
- 25 May: 08.00 – 19.00
