Shop til you drop this bank holiday (Picture: Getty Images)
The Early May bank holiday is almost here promising a day of leisure for many.
And that’s not all, with May boasting an extra bank holiday thanks to the Coronation of King Charles III.
Many of us use the extra day off work to catch up with loved ones or tackle a mountain of chores that have been pushed to the side.
Others might want to hit the shops for a bit of retail therapy before the Monday blues – now shifted to Tuesday – set in.
But are shops open as normal on May 1? Here’s what you need to know.
What shops are open on bank holiday Monday?
Many supermarkets and shops will be open as normal.
It’s business as usual for many supermarkets (Picture: Getty Images)
Unlike Easter Sunday, where trading laws mean stores over a certain size need to close for the day, this bank holiday has no such laws around it.
However, stores might be operating under different opening hours so employees can finish earlier or start later to enjoy the bank holiday.
Most supermarkets will be open during their normal hours, though shoppers are advised to check with their local branch beforehand.
Supermarket opening times on May 1
These include:
Sainsbury’s – Most larger stores will be open 10am to 4pm. Check your local store opening hours online
Tesco – Larger stores and Tesco Metros will be open at slightly reduced hours from 8am to 6pm. Check your local store opening hours online
Asda – Stores will open under different hours on Easter Monday, with most open from 7am to 8pm. Check your local store opening times online
Morrisons – Most stores will be open from 7am to 8pm. Check local store opening times online
Waitrose – Stores will be open 9am-6pm. Check local store opening times online
Aldi – Stores will be open 8am to 8pm. Check local opening times online
Lidl – Some Lidl stores will be open between 8am and 8pm, while others will close at 10pm. Check your local store opening hours online
Co-Op – Opening times vary by location, with shoppers able to check their local opening times online
Supermarkets aren’t the only shops where you’ll be able to spend your pennies, with clothes stores and eateries operating their normal opening hours.
Shoppers will be able to refuel at their local Costa (Picture: Dave Rushen/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Costa Coffee shops are set to open over the bank holiday, though opening times will vary store to store.
Those looking to tackle some DIY will be pleased to know Homebase shops will be open from 8am to 7pm on May 1.
Clothes stores such as Next and Primark will be open across the holiday, though shoppers are urged to check their local store opening hours as they may differ between areas.
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