SUPERMARKETS across the UK will be closing early on the August bank holiday.
Shoppers are advised to check their local store’s hours ahead of the weekend.
Supermarkets across the UK will operate on reduced hours during the August Bank Holiday (stock image) Credit: Alan Morris
Shoppers should check the operating hours of their local supermarket before visiting (stock image) Credit: Getty
Make sure you don’t leave it too late to pick up your groceries this bank holiday, as thousands of supermarkets prepare to pull the shutters early.
Below is all the information you may need regarding opening hours over the bank holiday and how to check your local store times.
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Aldi
Aldi stores in England and Wales will close at the earlier time of 8pm, with an 8am opening, on the bank holiday, while operating hours will remain the same in branches across Scotland and the North of Ireland.
Shoppers can refer to the Aldi store finder for more information on operating hours.
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Asda
Most Asda stores in England and Wales will operate reduced hours on the Bank Holiday, typically between 8am and 10pm.
Meanwhile, Asda Express locations will remain open for 24 hours or until their usual closing time, with more information available on the Asda store locator.
Iceland
Iceland stores typically operate from 8am to 7pm or 9am to 6pm on Bank Holidays.
Shoppers are advised to check the opening hours of their local branch via the store finder.
Lidl
Most Lidl stores across England and Wales will close at the earlier time of 8pm bank holidays, while locations in London and Scotland will operate as normal.
Before venturing to your nearest branch, check the the Lidl store finder online.
M&S
Most M&S stores will operate on reduced hours on the August Bank Holiday, typically closing early between 6pm and 8pm.
Customers can verify the opening times for their local store using the M&S store locator.
Morrisons
Larger Morrisons supermarkets in England and Wales typically close at the earlier time of 8pm on a bank holiday, while there is no change to operating hours for Morrisons Daily convenience stores.
Shoppers can find out more information on their local branch’s opening times on the store finder.
Sainsbury’s
Majority of larger Sainsbury’s supermarkets will open from 7am and close an hour earlier at 10pm on bank holidays, while smaller Sainsbury’s Local locations operate regular hours.
Shoppers have been advised to check the opening times for their local store online.
Tesco
Bank Holiday opening hours for Tesco will vary by location, with majority of larger stores and large Express Stores in England and Wales closing earlier at 6pm.
Isle of Man locations will open between 7am and 10pm, while large Express stores in Scotland will operate from 7am to 10pm and majority of large stores and large Express stores in the North of Ireland will open as normal.
Smaller Tesco Express stores typically maintain normal hours during Bank Holidays.
Shoppers can check their local store opening times on the Tesco store locator.
Waitrose
Most Waitrose locations operate reduced hours during Bank Holidays, typically closing at 6pm, while Little Waitrose convenience locations usually open as normal.
Shoppers can verify the hours of their local Waitrose branch using the online store locator.
