Tesco, Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer opening times for May Bank Holiday weekend
Reach Daily Express May 02, 2026 08:39 AM

Tesco stores, including Tesco Express and superstores, will operate under their usual opening hours over the Bank Holiday weekend. On Monday, May 4, however, the majority of large Tesco supermarkets will close a bit earlier.

  • Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
  • Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
  • Monday, May 4 - 8am to 6pm
Lidl

Lidl stores are expected to operate on reduced hours on Monday, with most stores across the country opening from 8am to 8pm.

  • Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
  • Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
  • Monday, May 4 - 8am to 8pm
Sainsbury's

Most Sainsbury's stores across the UK will close earlier on Bank Holiday Monday. Smaller convenience stores are expected to keep their usual hours.

  • Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
  • Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
  • Monday, May 4 - 8am to 8pm
Morrisons

Morrisons stores will close earlier on Monday, May 4, opening from 7am to 8pm. Petrol stations will continue to operate as usual, although hours could vary by location.

  • Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
  • Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
  • Monday, May 4 - 7am to 8pm
Asda

Some Asda stores are set to close earlier on Bank Holiday Monday, although Asda 24-hour stores will open as usual.

  • Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
  • Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
  • Monday, May 4 - 8am-10pm
Marks and Spencer

Marks and Spencer will run reduced opening hours over the May Bank Holiday, with some stores closing at 6pm on Monday. Smaller Foodhalls, however, will remain open until later.

  • Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
  • Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
  • Monday, May 4 - 8am-6pm
Aldi

Supermarket Aldi will also operate reduced hours on Monday, May 4, with most stores opening from 8am to 8pm.

  • Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
  • Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
  • Monday, May 4 - 8am-8pm
Waitrose

Waitrose supermarkets will run reduced hours, with some stores opening from 8am to 6pm on Monday. However, Little Waitrose stores are expected to open as usual.

  • Saturday, May 2 - usual opening hours
  • Sunday, May 3 - usual opening hours
  • Monday, May 4 - 8am-6pm
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