Bank Holiday Supermarket Opening Hours: Aldi, Tesco, Asda & More

Tesco and Sainsbury’s Implement Shorter Bank Holiday Trading

According to retail disclosures, larger Tesco supermarkets in England and Wales are operating from 8am to 6pm on Monday. Metro notes that a few of Tesco’s central London Express shops are also closing at 6pm, while other express locations nationwide run on regular hours. Meanwhile, Sainsbury’s larger supermarkets and integrated Argos branches are closing early, with most operating between 7am or 8am and 8pm. Sainsbury’s Local shops continue to trade on normal schedules.

Aldi, Lidl, and Morrisons Holiday Hours

Aldi stores across the UK are opening at 8am and closing between 8pm and 10pm depending on the specific branch, as reported by Metro. Lidl branches in England outside the M25 and in Wales are running on reduced hours from 8am to 8pm, while stores in London and Scotland stay open until 10pm or later. Morrisons larger supermarkets in England and Wales are open from 7am to 8pm, though Morrisons Daily shops maintain their usual hours.

Waitrose, M&S, Asda, and Co-op Operating Schedules

Waitrose supermarkets are mostly operating from 8am to 6pm, though smaller branches keep standard hours. Marks & Spencer stores are seeing varied schedules, with larger branches and foodhalls closing slightly earlier than usual between 6pm and 8pm. Asda large stores and Asda Living locations are closing early with hours spanning 8am to 10pm, while Asda Express and petrol station stores continue standard or 24-hour operations. Co-op branches are largely staying open as normal from 7am to 10pm, with select locations maintaining late-night or 24-hour trading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all UK supermarkets closed on bank holidays?

No. While larger supermarkets in England and Wales operate on reduced hours, smaller convenience formats like Tesco Express, Sainsbury’s Local, and Co-op generally remain open normal hours.

What time do major supermarkets close on bank holiday Monday?