Spring bank holiday UK 2026: When are the supermarkets open on late May bank holiday Monday? (aff)

The second bank holiday of the month is almos there: Spring bank holiday, which always takes place on the late Monday in May.

A heatwave is expected, so we’re all hoping we’ll be dining alfresco and perhaps enjoying a BBQ or two. But whether we get the heat we’re all wanting or not, one thing is certain - you will want to visit a supermarket at some point between Saturday May 23 and Monday May 25.

As usual over the late May Spring bank holiday weekend, supermarkets across the UK will have different opening and closing times over this long weekend, as everyone takes time to relax.

But what times are the major supermarkets open on the late May Spring bank holiday weekend in 2026? Here’s what you need to know.

Please note that all of the times given below are general guidelines, but there may be differences between individual stores, so you should check the specific opening times of your local store branches before visiting. Details of store locators for individual supermarket brands can also be found below.

What time are supermarkets open over the late May Spring bank holiday weekend?

Each of the eight main supermarkets have different opening and closing times over the three day early May bank holiday weekend.

On the whole, supermarkets will be open as usual on Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24, but there will be changes to operating hours on Monday May 25. Shoppers are, however, advised to check the opening times of their local store before visiting as times may change at certain shops.

Here are the opening times for Morrisons

• Saturday May 23: 7am - 10pm
• Sunday May 24: 10am - 4pm
• Monday May 25: 7am - 8pm

Visit the Morrisons store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Tesco

• Saturday May 23: 7am - 10pm
• Sunday May 24: 10am - 4pm
• Monday May 25: 8am - 6pm

Visit the Tesco store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Aldi

• Saturday May 23: 8am - 9pm
• Sunday May 24: 10am - 4pm
• Monday May 25: 8am - 8pm

Visit the Aldi store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Lidl

• Saturday May 23: 8am - 10pm
• Sunday May 24: 10am - 4pm
• Monday May 25: 8am - 8pm

Visit the Lidl store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Asda

• Saturday May 23: 12am to 10pm
• Sunday May 24: 10am - 4pm
• Monday May 25: 10am - 5pm

Visit the Asda store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Sainsbury’s

• Saturday May 23: 7am to 10pm
• Sunday May 24: 10am - 4pm
• Monday May 25: 8am - 8pm

Visit the Sainsbury’s store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Waitrose

• Saturday May 23: 8am to 9pm
• Sunday May 24: 10am - 4pm
• Monday May 25: 8am - 6pm

Visit the Waitrose store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Co-op

• Saturday May 23: 6am to 10pm
• Sunday May 24: 10am - 4pm
• Monday May 25: 7am - 10pm

Visit the Co-op store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Marks and Spencer

• Saturday May 23: 8am to 8pm
• Sunday May 24: 10am - 4pm
• Monday May 25: 8.30am - 6pm

Visit the M&S store finder to check the opening times for your local store.