Supermarket May bank holiday opening times – What time do Tesco, Asda and Morrisons stores open on Monday?
THE second spring bank holiday is set to continue with Monday set to be another national holiday.
If you're planning a visit to the supermarket for food or essentials we have all the information you need on opening times.
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The bank holiday - which falls on Monday, May 25 - is the second of the month, following the early VE day bank holiday on Friday, May 8.
Most major supermarkets are due to be open as normal over the bank holiday weekend, for Sunday, May 24 and some may have reduced hours on the bank holiday Monday.
Supermarket opening hours for the late May bank holiday weekend
TESCO
Tesco supermarkets were open as normal over the long weekend, but some may close earlier on bank holiday Monday.
Opening hours vary between branches so if you are planning on visiting a shop, it's worth checking the first to see opening hours at your local branch.
Monday, May 25
Monday is a bank holiday but shops will open as usual.
Opening times depend on the branch but some shops will be closing earlier.
When we checked most stores were opening at 8am and closing at 6pm or 8pm. This is instead of remaining open until 10pm or 11pm.
Tesco has just under 4,000 shops in the UK.
The shop has introduced special slots for NHS workers on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between 9am and 10am.
Sunday is just a browsing hour before the checkouts open at 10am.
Any healthcare worker wishing to shop in these special slots will need to show a form of ID, such as their NHS staff card.
ALDI
Aldi confirmed to The Sun that its stores will be open from 8am until 8pm on Monday.
Aldi usually opens half an hour early for vulnerable and elderly customers Monday to Saturday and this applies during the bank holiday too.
Closing times can vary from shop to shop though, so it's always important to check your local branch.
You can do this by using the on Aldi's website.
On April 14, Aldi extended its opening hours so shoppers can nab groceries until 10pm Monday to Saturday during normal weeks.
Aldi’s online delivery service is also currently running as normal, although it only sells non-food items on its website.
Due to increased demand, the timeframe for deliveries has also been delayed in some areas so make sure you double-check this in advance.
A standard delivery is free for orders over £20 and costs from £2.95 for orders under £20.
ASDA
Asda is open as normal on Saturday and Sunday but hours have changed for Monday.
Opening hours vary between branches so check the to find the opening hours of your local branch.
Breck Road, Bootle, Birkenhead, St Helens, Walton and Smithdown Road stores will be open from 8am to 8pm.
Sunday, May 24
Asda shops are open from 10am to 4pm, inline with Sunday trading hours.
NHS and care workers are currently being prioritised in larger stores every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 9am and on Sundays between 9am to 10am for browsing.
Monday, May 25
On Monday shops will open from 8am to 8pm.
Usually shops are open until 10pm but hours are being reduced because of the bank holiday.
There are 341 Asda shops in the UK.
SAINSBURY'S
Opening hours at Sainsbury's were the same as normal for Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 but have changed slightly on Monday.
The opening hours will depend on the branch so it's worth checking what time your local is open with the before you visit.
Sainsbury's also offers priority NHS opening hours from 7.30am to 8am Monday to Saturday.
For elderly customers there is a dedicated shopping hour from 8am to 9am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
This weekend there is a 25 per cent off sale on all TU clothing at Sainsbury's.
Monday, May 25
Monday is a bank holiday but shops will open as usual.
Opening times depend on the branch but some shops will be closing earlier at 8pm instead of 10pm.
MORRISONS
Morrisons is keeping the same opening hours as normal for the bank holiday, having stuck to its normal schedule over the weekend.
Hours vary from store to store, so it's worth checking what time your local is open with before heading out.
Monday, May 25
Shops will be open as usual on Monday.
Most branches are opening at 7am, while they are closing at either 10pm or 11pm - but you will need to look up your local to be sure of this time.
When are the bank holiday dates for 2020?
Here is the full list of upcoming 2020 bank holidays in England and Wales.
Dates in Scotland and Northern Ireland vary.
- Monday, May 25 (Spring Bank Holiday)
- Monday, August 31 (Summer Bank Holiday)
- Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
- Monday, December 28 (substitute Boxing Day)
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