Supermarket Opening Times: Your August Bank Holiday Shopping Guide

With the late August Bank Holiday weekend upon us, many are looking forward to a long break. However, for supermarket staff, this often means reduced hours and altered schedules.

This guide provides opening times for major supermarkets across the UK on the Bank Holiday Monday, 26 August. It's crucial to note that individual stores may vary, so it's always best to check with the specific branch you're planning to visit.

Tesco

Tesco stores will operate on reduced hours on Bank Holiday Monday, with larger stores closing earlier. To find precise details for a specific branch, you can utilise Tesco's store locator.

Large Tesco stores: 8am to 6pm

Tesco Express stores: Typically open from 6am to 11pm or midnight, Monday to Sunday.

Sainsbury's

Most Sainsbury's stores will be open at their usual times throughout the weekend, with larger branches implementing shorter hours on Monday. Their store locator can provide you with specific information for individual locations.

Large Sainsbury's stores: 8am to 8pm

Sainsbury's Local stores: 7am to 11pm

Asda

Opening hours for Asda stores will vary across the Bank Holiday weekend. The Asda store locator is your best resource for determining the precise hours for your chosen location.

Asda stores: 6am to 12am (some open 24 hours)

Morrisons

Morrisons stores will maintain their regular opening hours throughout the weekend, with most closing at 8pm on Monday, though some may stay open until 10pm. For specific details on your chosen branch, use the Morrison's store locator.

Morrisons stores: 7am to 8pm/10pm

Aldi

Aldi's opening hours will be slightly different from their standard schedule across the weekend. To find the specific opening times for an individual Aldi store, use their store locator.

Aldi stores: 8am to 8pm

Lidl

Lidl will be open throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, with a minor adjustment to hours on Monday. You can find individual store opening times using Lidl's store locator.

Lidl stores: 8am to 8pm

Co-op

Co-op stores, being convenience retailers, will operate their usual hours over the Bank Holiday weekend. Larger Co-op stores generally close at 4pm on Sundays. Use the Co-op store locator to find opening times for specific branches.

Co-op stores: 7am to 10pm

Waitrose

Waitrose stores will remain open as usual across the Bank Holiday weekend, with larger stores closing slightly earlier on Monday. You can find detailed information for individual stores using the Waitrose store locator.

Waitrose stores: 9am to 6-8pm

M&S

M&S stores will be open throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, with varying closing times depending on store size and location. Use the M&S store locator to find details for your chosen store.

M&S stores: 8am/9am to 6pm/7pm

Post Office

The Royal Mail has announced that for most of the UK, there will be no delivery or collection services on Bank Holiday Monday, 26 August. Customer Service Points will also be closed.

However, please note that some areas in Scotland will not observe the Summer Bank Holiday.

Remember to plan your shopping trips in advance and check the opening hours of your chosen stores, as they may vary. Enjoy your Bank Holiday weekend!