UK Supermarkets Adjust Hours for Early May Bank Holiday

Major UK supermarkets will operate with adjusted hours over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend of May 2 to 4, 2026, with most chains maintaining normal schedules on Saturday and Sunday but shortening operations on bank holiday Monday, May 4. Shoppers planning to stock up on essentials during the three-day break are advised to verify times for their local branches, as hours can vary by location, region and store size.

Across the country, Saturday openings typically begin between 6am and 12am, running until 8pm to 10pm, while Sundays generally start at 10am and close by 4pm to 6pm. On Monday, reductions are widespread to allow staff time off, though convenience formats and certain regional stores remain closer to regular hours.

Tesco larger stores will open at 8am and close at 6pm on Monday, with some until 8pm; Scottish branches follow 7am to 10pm, and smaller convenience outlets operate from 6am or 7am to 10pm or midnight. Morrisons outlets open around 7am to 8am and close at 8pm, though some extend to 10pm; daily convenience stores stay open later, until 10pm or midnight. Aldi and Lidl stores mostly run 8am to 8pm, differing from usual 9pm or 10pm closes, except many Scottish...