Get you up to speed: UK Supermarket Opening Times for May Bank Holiday 2026: Aldi, Tesco & More
Major UK supermarkets have announced varying opening hours for the May bank holiday, with chains like Tesco, Morrisons, and Sainsbury’s advising customers to check local timings.
On bank holiday Monday, the Co-op will maintain normal operating hours while Asda’s large stores will open from 8am until 10pm, varying by location.
Supermarkets including Aldi, Morrisons, and Tesco have varying holiday hours, with most larger stores closing early and smaller branches generally open as normal.
What we know so far
Shoppers are gearing up for the 2026 May bank holiday as supermarkets announce their opening times. Many prominent chains have indicated varying hours, providing customers with options for last-minute shopping.
Lidl will operate reduced hours outside London, opening from 8am to 8pm, while larger stores in London and Scotland will follow normal schedules. Marks & Spencer’s operating hours will differ by location, with some stores open as usual, while others may close early. Tesco’s larger stores are expected to close earlier than typically scheduled, but Express locations will maintain their regular hours.
Aldi will also be open from 8am to 8pm, urging customers to verify timings for local branches on their website. Meanwhile, Morrisons has confirmed that its larger stores will close early, opening from 7am until 8pm, whereas convenience outlets remain unaffected.
Asda’s large stores will operate with reduced hours, likely from 8am until 10pm depending on the location, while smaller store formats retain their regular timings. Other chains such as Waitrose and Sainsbury’s will also see varying schedules, encouraging customers to check local details for precise information.
The majority of Co-op stores remain open, with some locations operating around the clock, ensuring shoppers have ample access during the holiday period.
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Need to pop to the shops today?
Supermarkets have revealed their holiday opening times for the 2026 May bank holiday.
To save you time looking at every website individually, WTX has compiled all the key information on which stores will be open for you below.
Branches will have different opening hours, so check your local store’s specific timings to avoid disappointment and empty bags today.
All supermarket opening times for May bank holiday 2026
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Lidl
Much like the Easter bank holiday, Lidl’s branches outside of London (with the M25 as the limit) and in Wales will operate under reduced hours today, open between 8am to 8pm.
Stores within London and across Scotland will be open as normal.
Marks & Spencer
M&S opening times vary store by store. Some larger shops will open as normal, while other big store locations, as well as many M&S foodhalls, will operate at slightly reduced times.
You can check your local M&S store’s opening times using the chain’s store listing.
Tesco
Tesco’s large stores, the non-Express branches, will likely close earlier than usual today.
The chain’s smaller Express stores will remain open as normal over the bank holiday.
You can check the opening times for your local stores using their store locator.
Aldi
Aldi branches are expected to operate at reduced hours today, between 8am and 8pm.
However, you’re advised to check the bank holiday opening and closing times for individual Aldi stores with the chain’s store finder.
Morrisons
Morrisons has confirmed that its large stores will close earlier today, with most being open between 7am and 8pm.
The supermarket’s Daily shops will remain open as normal.
Check exact times for your nearest Morrisons using the chain’s Store Finder.
Sainsbury’s
The opening times for Sainsbury’s stores over today’s bank holiday will vary. The Local smaller shops will generally be open as normal.
The chain’s larger shops, however, will close early, with most operating between 8am and 8pm.
Please use the store locator to find your local branch’s exact times.
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Co-op
The Co-op supermarket chain has confirmed that the majority of its shops will remain open as normal on bank holiday Monday, with some shops still operating 24 hours.
Use their store finder to find exact times for your local branch.
Asda’s large stores are expected to operate at slightly reduced hours, opening from around 8am until 10pm depending on the shop.
The chain’s Asda Living shops will also be open at reduced hours.
The supermarket’s Express Petrol stores will remain open 24 hours, while its ordinary Express shops will follow their ordinary opening times.
Use the store finder to see exact times for your local branch, as they vary across the UK.
Waitrose
The majority of Waitrose’s large stores will remain open today, but they are likely to close earlier than usual.
With opening times varying store to store, we suggest you check your local branch to find out how yours is affected.
