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Are Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Aldi open on Monday May 26? Supermarket Spring Bank Holiday opening times explained
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SUPERMARKETS throughout the land have revealed their opening hours over the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday, May 26, 2025.
However, many stores are operating with reduced hours over the Late May Bank Holiday, so it’s wise to plan ahead.
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The Late Bank Holiday is a popular time for shopping and social gatherings in the UK.
Generally, most shops and supermarkets remain open during this holiday, though many operate with reduced hours.
All of the major chains plan to open their doors, but exact hours can vary by location.
Some stores will be sticking closely to their usual schedules, while others will reduce their trading hours to allow staff some holiday time.
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Larger chains typically provide store-specific opening times on their websites or apps – using their store locators is the easiest way to find the latest information.
So, when exactly will your favourite supermarket be open?
Aldi's branches in England and Wales will be open from 8am until 8pm.
However, many stores in Scotland will close at their usual time of 10pm.
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You can find your local store's trading hours by visiting .
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Asda
Many of Asda’s stores will be open as usual this Bank Holiday Monday.
However, just like Tesco and Morrisons, opening times can vary depending on the size of the branch you’re heading to.
For instance, lots of their superstores will be open from 8am to 10pm, and some are even running 24 hours.
Petrol stations and Express stores also appear to be open as normal, with many of them operating around the clock too.
Opening hours will vary, so customers are encouraged to visit storelocator.asda.com to check the most up-to-date information.
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Co-op
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Co-op's larger stores will operate their usual hours of 7am to 10pm on the Late Bank Holiday.
But as some regional variations may apply, it is wise to check with your branch.
You can find your local store's trading hours by visiting .
It was one of two supermarket chains to have recently been affected by a serious cyber attack.
Iceland
Iceland stores will remain open as usual on the Late May Bank Holiday.
Iceland normally operates during bank holidays, with the exceptions of Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.
You can find your local store's trading hours by visiting .
Amid store closures, Iceland is still hoping to lure in shoppers with a new range of frozen meals which are ‘dupes’ of McDonald’s favourites.
As well as a cheeseburger in a box, the budget chain is also offering a BBQ Chicken and Bacon Wrap and a Sweet Chilli Chicken wrap - both with seasoned fries.
Lidl
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Normally, Lidl remains open over the Late May Bank Holiday, so shoppers can buy their favourite groceries for their day off.
Lidl usually opens at 8am and shuts at 10pm, but shoppers are advised to check the ahead of May 26 as business hours can vary from location to location.
The budget-friendly supermarket is known for its popular bakery, as well as its quirky "middle-aisle" which features luxury homeware such as a hanging egg chair.
M&S
M&S often varies its hours for bank holidays, reducing its opening times to give its workers some well-earned time off.
Although the supermarket has yet to confirm its Late May Bank Holiday opening times (as of May 23, 2025), M&S normally follows a bank holiday pattern.
Most supermarkets will open at 8:30pm before shutting early at 6pm.
Ask in-store for more details about your local stores opening times, or check out the .
You can find your local store's trading hours by visiting .
The supermarket chain also faced a major cyber attack and is attempting to get back on its feet.
In the meantime, it has plenty of products on offer.
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How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
- Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
- Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
- is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
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Morrisons
Morrisons' opening hours will vary from store to store on May 26, 2025.
While the brand's supermarkets usually open at 6 or 7am and close at 10 or 11pm, various locations will operate under reduced hours, with some opening at 8am and closing at 5pm.
To avoid disappointment, it's worth checking the Morrisons store finder —
The supermarket operates nearly 500 stores across the UK, providing high-end food for low prices, however, several stores were closed in May 2025.
That said, it announced a shift towards selling more premium products as part of the branch's overhaul.
The change will focus on farm shop-style products, like value-added items such as foil trays for sauced, marinated, breaded, and ready-to-cook fish.
Sainsbury's
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Sainsbury's has said the vast majority of its supermarkets will be open from 8am until 8pm on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Its convenience stores will be open as usual from 7am to 11pm.
Opening times of your local store may vary from this so it's worth checking via Sainsbury's store locator:
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In 2025, Sainsbury's closed its popular chain of cafes in a bid to cut costs.
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Tesco
Tesco's opening hours will vary from branch to branch on May 26, 2025.
Most of its larger stores across England, Wales and Isle of Man will be open from 8am to 6pm.
The majority of its branches in Scotland will be open from 8am to 8pm.
Northern Ireland's Tesco locations will be operating their normal opening hours.
Large Tesco Express stores across the UK will be open from 8am to 6pm, while its smaller Express shops will be open as normal.
It's always advisable the check your branch's Bank Holiday opening times using the retailers store locator.
You can find it via and then just have to input your postcode, or town or city.
Waitrose
Waitrose has long held the title of Britain's leading luxury supermarket, as well as the country's most expensive (according to Which? in 2024).
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The chain of supermarkets vary their opening hours over the Late May bank holiday from store to store.
So it's advisable to use the Waitrose store finder to make sure you don't miss out —
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