May bank holiday opening hours: Are shops open today on bank holiday? Shopping guide
THE Spring bank holiday has arrived, with most of the UK enjoying another day off to celebrate the Whitsun Monday. But will the shops be open this bank holiday Monday? Here’s a shopping guide to help you through.
Britons have been treated to a raft of bank holidays over the past month, with Easter falling late in the year followed by the two May bank holidays. Many workers across the UK will be getting a day off on Monday, meaning they are likely to spend the day with family and friends - hopefully enjoying some sunny weather. But for those of you who plan on heading out to the shops, Express.co.uk has this handy guide on what's open this May bank holiday and all the supermarket opening times.
Cooking up a storm this bank holiday? Many of the bigger supermarkets will be operating shorter opening hours, so it’s worth checking our guide before you head out.
This is when the major supermarkets are open over the Spring bank holiday.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s superstores will be open on Monday, but opening hours depend on shop location.
Sainsbury’s Local stores will be open as usual, from 7am to 11pm.
You can check your local store here with the Sainsbury's store finder.
Tesco
Superstore and Metro hours vary by location, check your local store here
Tesco express stores will be open as usual, from 7am to 11pm.
Asda
Asda stores will be open on bank holiday, although opening hours will vary from branch to branch.
You can check your local store’s hours here.
Morrisons
Most stores will be open from 8am to 7pm, but you can check your local branch’s here
Aldi
Most stores are expected to be open from 8am to 8pm, but opening hours will vary by location. You can double check your store’s hours here
Lidl
Lidl in England and Wales will be operating reduced opening hours on bank holiday and will open from 8am to 8pm.
All Lidl stores in Scotland will be open as normal.
The Post Office
No collections or deliveries will take place throughout the whole of the UK.
Some post office branches will be open on bank holiday, you can check your local store here
B&Q
The majority of B&Q stores will operate normal opening hours on Monday. Most will be opening at 7am and closing between 8pm and 9pm.
It’s best to check your local store before you head out, you can do that here.
Homebase
Most Homebase stores will operate from 7am to 8pm. To find out when your branch is open check here.
Banks
All banks will be closed on the bank holiday as it is a public holiday.