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UK Supermarkets Confirm Early May Bank Holiday Monday Opening Hours

Major chains will reduce trading hours on May 5, with regional variations and online tools available for shoppers to check local schedules.

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Supermarkets may have different opening times for the May bank holiday (Photo: Richard Baker/Getty)

Overview

  • Most UK supermarkets will operate regular hours on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, with reduced hours on bank holiday Monday, May 5.
  • Aldi, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons will close earlier than usual on Monday, with Aldi and Sainsbury's larger stores shutting at 8pm and Morrisons at 8pm as well.
  • Tesco's larger stores will close at 6pm in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, but remain open until 8pm in Scotland on May 5.
  • Convenience stores like Co-op and Sainsbury's Local will maintain their usual hours throughout the weekend and Monday.
  • Supermarkets are urging customers to verify specific local opening times using their online store locators due to regional variations.