May bank holiday supermarket opening times for Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, M&S and more

This weekend stretches longer than usual for many Britons thanks to the late May bank holiday falling on Monday.

While some will opt to unwind and recharge, others will seize the day off work to tackle chores including replenishing their fridges and cupboards.

Anyone intending to use the additional day off to visit the supermarkets should note alterations to trading hours, as numerous stores will be shutting earlier and opening later than normal on the bank holiday, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Below are the trading times on Monday, May 25 for Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Tesco and M&S.

Britain’s largest discounter will trade from 8am to 8pm on Monday.Rachel Geary, communications director at Aldi UK, said: “The late May bank holiday is the perfect chance to enjoy great food, make the most of the longer days and spend quality time with friends and family.”

Branches outside the M25 and in Wales will trade between 8am and 10pm on Monday. London and Scottish branches will operate as normal.

Customers are urged to verify details online before heading out.

Asda branches will trade between 8am and 8pm on the bank holiday. Meanwhile its Asda Express sites typically remain open round the clock or until their standard late-night closure.

Most supermarkets will trade from 8am until 8pm this coming Monday. The convenience outlets will operate as usual between 7am and 11pm.

Morrisons On bank holiday Monday, most large Morrisons supermarkets across England and Wales will operate from 7am to 8pm. However, the chain warned some may shut earlier than usual, depending on location.

Smaller Morrisons Daily convenience shops will maintain their regular hours.

Britain’s biggest supermarket chain confirmed that bank holiday Monday opening hours will differ by branch. Customers are urged to verify their local store times using the store locator here.

Most large stores and large Express branches throughout England and Wales will trade from 8am to 6pm. Most Isle of Man branches will operate between 7am and 10pm.

For shoppers heading to Scotland over the weekend, large Express outlets there will be open from 7am to 10pm. Most large stores and large Express branches in Northern Ireland will maintain their usual hours.

Tesco confirmed that standard Express stores will see no alteration to their opening times.

Marks and Spencer food halls will welcome shoppers slightly later than many rivals, with doors opening at 8.30am and closing at 6pm.