Are you going shopping this Spring Bank Holiday? (Picture: Getty Images)
For many, spring bank holidays represent a treat in a long weekend – an extra late night, an extra lie-in, and maybe even an extra trip out shopping on Monday.
Though we have had quite a few bank holidays this year, the next one in England and Wales is set to take place on May 29, 2023.
However, many shops alter their opening times over bank holidays, which can sometimes trip up your last-minute plans for DIY, clothes shopping, or anything else.
As such, it’s worth looking into the opening hours of whichever establishment you plan to have your retail therapy take place in to ensure you aren’t greeted with a ‘we’re closed’ sign.
So, which shops are open during the upcoming bank holiday, and what are their opening hours?
Here is what you need to know.
Are the shops open on bank holiday Monday?
Fortunately, many shops in England do choose to open on this bank holiday Monday, as there are looser trading laws than on other occasions, like Easter Sunday.
It’s also likely you’ll see more shops open than we did over the King’s Coronation bank holiday weekend.
Some shops will change their opening hours over the Bank Holiday. (Picture: Getty Images)
Which shops are open on Bank Holiday Monday?
From supermarkets to clothes shops, many stores have altered opening hours over bank holidays.
Supermarkets
Tesco
The vast majority of Tesco stores will be open from 8am to 6pm, with other stores open later (until 8pm), and Tesco Express stores will be open as usual. Check your local store opening hours online.
Sainsbury’s
Most of Sainsbury’s larger stores will be open 8am-8pm, and most Sainsbury’s Locals open 7am to 11pm. Check your local store opening hours online.
Asda
Asda stores will generally be open from 8am-8pm. However, some may be open a little earlier – 6am or 7am. Check your local store opening times online.
Aldi
Aldi will have their stores open from 8am-8pm. Check local store opening times online.
Always check your local store’s opening hours. (Picture: Getty Images)
Lidl
Many Lidl stores will be open 8am-8pm, but some may be open later. Check your local store opening hours online.
Waitrose
Waitrose stores are usually open 9am-6pm on bank holidays. Check local store opening times online.
Clothes shops
Next
Next store opening hours vary, so it is best to check the local store opening hours online.
Marks and Spencer
M&S stores will mainly be operating as normal, 9am and 8pm. However, some stores shut earlier or later, depending on their size and location. Check your local store opening hours online.
Primark
Primark stores are usually open between 8am and 10pm on Mondays. However, this can be altered due to location and store size, so check bank holiday opening hours online.
Most Primark stores are usually open until 10pm. (Picture: Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Discount retailers
B&M
Most store opening times will not change for the Spring bank holiday, but that can change locally. Check your local store opening hours online.
Home Bargains
Home Bargains stores will be open between 9am and 6pm on May 29. This will only be alternated based on any regional changes or if the store is in a shopping centre, which are both checkable online.
Check before you shop this Bank Holiday.
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