WITH August coming to an end, plenty of Brits will have one eye on the calendar as the Summer Bank Holiday is right around the corner.
But the long weekend often results in the opening times of supermarkets being reduced. Keep reading to find out if Co-op’s trading hours will be impacted.
Co-op grocery stores are generally open between 7am and 10pm
But some stores operate with reduced hours on bank holidays – it’s always best to check your local store Credit: Alamy
The UK has been looking forward to the end-of-August three-day weekend.
But because the bank holiday always falls on the month’s last Monday, Brits have had to wait a bit longer this year, with the holiday landing on August 31, 2026 – the final day of the month.
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Scotland is the exception, having already celebrated its bank holiday on the first Monday of August.
What are Co-op’s Summer Bank Holiday opening hours?
Over the long weekend, most Co-op convenience stores will maintain their regular opening hours, but these can vary depending on store size and the specific regional co-operative society operating the branch.
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The majority of Co-op locations are smaller convenience shops and generally maintain regular trading hours (typically 7am to 10pm) throughout bank holiday weekends, including Bank Holiday Monday.
Larger supermarket branches often run on reduced schedules on Bank Holiday Mondays, typically opening from 8am to 8pm.
How can I check my local Co-op’s opening hours?
Co-op’s trading times can vary from branch to branch, so it’s worth checking your local store’s business hours on the Co-op website.
Co-op says: “During bank holidays and special times of year some of our stores may open later and close earlier than normal.”
With around 2,400 food stores, Co-op is the UK’s second-largest grocery chain, second only to Tesco by number of locations.
It is one of the largest consumer co-operatives in the world, boasting more than 7million members.
And it looks set to get bigger, as last month Co-op entered into an agreement to take over a regional co-operative business.
Southern Co-op has now transferred to a subsidiary of the Co-op Group, Siena Co-operative Limited.
Following approval from Southern Co-op members in May, the brand is now part of Siena Co-operative Limited, but will continue to trade under its current name.
The transaction still remains subject to Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approval, which is expected to be reviewed later this year.
But, if approved, integration plans between the two societies may start progressing.
Southern Co-op owns 173 stores, 83 Starbucks cafes and 69 funeral homes, as well as three crematoria and four burial grounds.
Interim CEO of The Co-operative Group, Kate Allum, said: “Today marks a historic milestone for both societies and the wider co-operative movement.
“By combining over 300 years of co-operative heritage, we are building a stronger future for members, customers and communities.”
