Supermarket opening times: When are Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury’s open on bank holiday Monday?

Avoid getting caught out this bank holiday Monday with our comprehensive guide

On Monday 25 May, people across the UK are set to enjoy the second bank holiday of the month.

While the extra day off might feel somewhat redundant as we enter the tenth week of lockdown, the slight easing of measures and warm sunshine mean that many will be taking to their local parks for a spot of sunbathing, social distancing picnics and enjoying barbecues in their back gardens.

With UK temperatures expected to rise, the last thing you want to do is to find yourself raiding the freezer for emergency supplies of meats and ice creams for the family.

But, be warned, as supermarket opening hours have changed on a number of occasions since the coronavirus lockdown began with some chains further reducing the times in line with the public holiday.

To ensure your cupboards and fridges are fully stocked, here is a list of the opening times of the UK’s most popular supermarkets:

Tesco

Entrance to a Tesco Superstore in Scotland (iStock)

Tesco opening hours are dependent on the type of store you want to visit.

The majority of its stores are opening at 8am and closing at 6pm, however some are expected to open slightly later, until 8pm.

Most smaller Tesco Express stores are still operating their usual hours, opening between 6am and 11pm, but these can vary from store to store.

Check your local Tesco’s opening hours and nearest store here.

Aldi

Aldi supermarket entrance (Getty)

Aldi is operating during its usual hours on bank holiday Monday, with stores opening from 8am until 8pm.

Aldi usually opens half an hour early for vulnerable and elderly customers Monday to Saturday and this applies during the bank holiday too.

Check your local Aldi’s opening hours and nearest store here.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s supermarket building (Getty)

Some Sainsbury’s stores are operating seasonal hours for the spring bank holiday, however the majority are opening between 8am and 8pm.

It is worth noting that from Monday to Saturday, between 7:30am and 8am is reserved for NHS and social care workers.

Check your local Sainsbury’s opening hours and nearest store here.

Morrisons

Morrisons Supermarket (iStock)

Morrisons appears to be operating its usual opening hours during the bank holiday, with most stores opening from 7am until 8pm.

However, hours can vary from store to store, so it is worth checking what time your local branch is open.

Check your local Morrisons’ opening hours and nearest store here.

Asda

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Some Asda stores have reduced opening hours on Monday 25 May. Instead of being open from 8am to 10pm, some stores will be open from 8am to 8pm.

Check your local Asda’s opening hours and nearest store here.

Iceland

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The majority of Iceland Foods supermarkets will be open between 9am and 6pm on bank holiday Monday.

However, some of the chain’s Food Warehouse stores will operate on slightly different times, opening at 8am and closing at 8pm.

Check your local Iceland’s opening hours and nearest store here.

Waitrose

Waitrose supermarket entrance (iStock)

Waitrose stores will be operating as normal on Monday 25 May.

The majority of Waitrose & Partners shops will be open from 10am until 7pm with some Little Waitrose shops opening from 7am until 10pm.

Check your local Waitrose’s opening hours and nearest store here.

Lidl

Lidl supermarket sign (Reuters)

Lidl stores will be operatin as normal on bank holiday Monday, opening from 8am until 10pm.

Check your local Lidl’s opening hours and nearest store here.

You can find out more information about the changes made to supermarket opening times during lockdown here.