There is another long weekend as the UK gets to enjoy the August bank holiday weekend.
However, with Monday, August 31, being a bank holiday, it means that shops and supermarkets will close and open at different times than normal, and operate on reduced hours.
Every year England and Wales recognises eight bank holidays, aside from a few exceptions, with Scotland recognising nine and Northern Ireland celebrating ten.
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The remaining bank holidays left after this weekend will be Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, and substitute Boxing Day on Monday December 28.
So if you need some last-minute bits it is worth checking your local store’s opening times to make sure you are not caught out by the change.
To make it easier, we have compiled a list of the opening times for eight major supermarkets. Here are the opening times for Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.
Aldi
Aldi has confirmed that stores across England and Wales will open from 8am until 8pm on bank holiday Monday. In Scotland and Northern Ireland they will operate their usual opening hours.
However, opening times of some stores may vary, so customers should check the details of their local store here.
Rachel Geary, Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Whether shoppers are stocking up for a barbecue, getting together with family and friends or picking up some last-minute essentials, we want to make their bank holiday shop as easy as possible.
“For anyone looking to beat the bank holiday rush, heading to stores first thing in the morning or later in the evening is likely to mean a quieter shop.”
For reference here are the weekend opening hours for Aldi Manchester Arndale and Aldi White City Retail Park, Trafford.
Asda
The majority of stores will operate reduced hours on bank holiday Monday, with most open from 8am until 10pm. However, opening times of some stores may vary, so customers should check the details of their local store here.
For reference here are the weekend opening hours for Asda Eastlands and Asda Longsight.
Asda Eastlands
- Saturday – 12am – 10pm
- Sunday – 11am – 5pm
- Monday – 8am – 10pm
Asda Longsight
- Saturday – 7am – 9pm
- Sunday – 11am – 5pm
- Monday – 8am – 9pm
Lidl
Lidl has confirmed that opening times for stores across the country will vary over the bank holiday with many stores operating reduced hours, so customers should check the details of their local store here.
A Lidl spokesperson said: “Our store opening hours for the Summer Bank Holiday are as follows: All our stores in Scotland and those inside the M25 will remain open as normal. Most stores outside the M25 and in Wales will operate under slightly reduced hours of 08:00 – 20:00 (8am-8pm). We encourage customers to check their local store’s opening hours on the online store finder or through the Lidl Plus app before they make their journey.”
For reference here are the weekend opening hours for Lidl Piccadilly Gardens and Lidl Fitzwarren Street, Salford.
Lidl Piccadilly Gardens
- Saturday – 7am – 10pm
- Sunday – 11am – 5pm
- Monday – 8am – 8pm
Lidl Fitzwarren Street, Salford
- Saturday – 8am – 10pm
- Sunday – 10am – 4pm
- Monday – 8am – 8pm
Marks and Spencer
M&S stores in England and Wales may operate reduced opening hours on bank holiday Monday, so customers should check the details of their local store here.
For reference here are the weekend opening hours for M&S Stretford and M&S Manchester Spinningfields.
M&S Stretford
- Saturday – 8am – 8pm
- Sunday – 10am – 4pm
- Monday – 8am – 8pm
M&S Manchester Spinningfields
- Saturday – 9am – 7pm
- Sunday – 11am – 5pm
- Monday – 9am – 8pm
Morrisons
Morrisons stores in England and Wales will open from 7am to 8pm on bank holiday Monday. However, opening times of some stores may vary, so customers should check the details of their local store here.
For reference here are the weekend opening hours for Morrisons Chorlton-cum-Hardy and Morrisons Oldham.
Morrisons Chorlton-cum-Hardy
- Saturday – 7am – 11pm
- Sunday – 11am – 5pm
- Monday – 7am – 8pm
Morrisons Oldham
- Saturday – 7am – 10pm
- Sunday – 10am – 4pm
- Monday – 7am – 8pm
Sainsbury’s
Most Sainsbury’s stores in England and Wales will open from 7am until 8pm on bank holiday Monday, and convenience stores will be open from 7am to 11pm.
However, opening times of some stores may vary, so customers should check the details of their local store here.
For reference here are the weekend opening hours for Sainsbury’s Salford, Regent Road and Sainsbury’s Fallowfield.
Sainsbury’s Salford, Regent Road
- Saturday – 7am – 10pm
- Sunday – 11am – 5pm
- Monday – 7am – 9pm
Sainsbury’s Fallowfield
- Saturday – 8am – 10pm
- Sunday – 11am – 5pm
- Monday – 7am – 8pm
Tesco
The majority of larger Tesco stores in England and Wales will open from 8am until 6pm. However, opening times of some stores may vary, so customers should check the details of their local store here.
For reference here are the weekend opening hours for Tesco Failsworth and Tesco Stalybridge Superstore.
Tesco Failsworth Extra
- Saturday – 6am – 11pm
- Sunday – 11am – 5pm
- Monday – 8am – 6pm
Tesco Stalybridge Superstore
- Saturday – 6am – Midnight
- Sunday – 10am – 4pm
- Monday – 8am – 6pm
Waitrose
Waitrose opening times for stores across the country will vary over the bank holiday with many stores operating reduced hours.
As opening times of some stores may vary, customers should check the details of their local store here.
