Check ahead of visiting your local supermarket on Monday, May 25
This weekend is a longer one than usual for many of us thanks to the late May bank holiday which falls on Monday. While some of us will be choosing to rest and relax, others will be using a day off work to get on top of errands including stocking up the fridge and cupboards.
Anyone planning to use the extra day off to hit the supermarkets will need to be aware of changes to opening hours as many will be closing earlier and opening later than usual on the bank holiday.
Here are the opening times on Monday, May 25 for Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Tesco and M&S.
Aldi
Britain’s biggest discounter will be open from 8am to 8pm on Monday.
Rachel Geary, communications director at Aldi UK, said: “The late May bank holiday is the perfect chance to enjoy great food, make the most of the longer days and spend quality time with friends and family.”
Lidl
Stores outside the M25 and in Wales will be open between 8am and 10pm on Monday. London and Scottish stores will be open as normal.
Shoppers are encouraged to check everything online before venturing out.
Asda
Asda stores will open between 8am and 8pm on the bank holiday. Meanwhile its Asda Express locations generally remain open 24 hours or until their usual late-night closing time.
Sainsbury’s
Most supermarkets will be open from 8am until 8pm this coming Monday. The convenience stores will be open as usual between 7am and 11pm.
Morrisons
On bank holiday Monday, the majority of large Morrisons supermarkets in England and Wales will open from 7am to 8pm. But it added may close earlier than normal, depending on where you live.
There will be no change for smaller Morrisons Daily convenience stores.
Tesco
The largest supermarket chain in the UK said opening hours on bank holiday Monday will vary by location. Shoppers are advised to check their local store opening times on the store locator here.
The majority of large stores and large Express stores across England and Wales will be open from 8am to 6pm. The majority of Isle of Man stores will be open between 7am and 10pm.
For those going to Scotland for the weekend, large Express stores there will be open from 7am to 10pm. The majority of large stores and large Express stores in Northern Ireland will be open for their normal hours.
Tesco added that there will be no change to opening hours for standard Express stores.
M&S
Marks & Spencer food halls will begin serving customers slightly later than most competitors, with doors opening at 8.30am and closing at 6pm.
