August bank holiday 2024 opening times LIVE — Monday shopping hours revealed at Tesco, Asda and more
THE August bank holiday is here and stores across the UK have revealed their opening hours.
Shopping across the bank holiday will depend on the individual opening hours of each supermarket.
Some individual stores may have different opening and closing hours, so do check before heading out.
To help plan your day, here we outline the opening hours for all the major supermarkets, popular stores, restaurants and pubs on the bank holiday.
Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates...
Tesco opening hours
Trading hours vary between Tesco stores, and will be reduced at larger stores on the bank holiday Monday. To find out more details about an individual store, you can use the .
Will The Gym Group be open?
The Gym Group is a chain of 24/7 no-contract fitness clubs in the UK.
The company’s gyms offer a range of cardio and strength-training equipment, as well as group exercise classes and personal training services.
The good news is that the gym remains open during the August bank holiday, although it’s best to check with your individual store to make sure.
Both Deliveroo and Uber Eats operate as normal on bank holidays.
Some restaurants and delivery apps even offer special bank holiday deals.
What about Pure Gym?
Pure Gym is Britain’s largest gym chain by membership, with more than 1,500,000 members and 300 facilities in the UK as of 2024.
Good news for members, Pure Gym remains open over the August bank holiday.
Clubs offering 24/7 access are open as usual — simply scan in as you would if you were training outside of manned hours.
Waitrose opening hours
Most Waitrose & Partners shops will trade normal hours, although some Little Waitrose shops will open between 7am and 10pm.
Check with individual stores before heading out to shop.
Are newspapers published on August bank holiday?
Most daily national newspapers are published on every bank holiday.
Papers have continued to publish their papers regardless of the bank holidays, though some still like to uphold traditions and not sell a copy.
There are some publications, such as the Financial Times, that don’t publish on selected bank holidays. They also don’t publish a paper on a Sunday.
It is always worth checking online to clarify if your paper of choice will be printed.
That’s it until Christmas … what other bank holidays are there?
A bank holiday is a national public holiday in the UK and the Crown Dependencies, and in the Republic of Ireland.
They were first introduced by banker, politician and scientific writer Sir John Lubbock, who drafted the Bank Holiday Act in 1871 – which was repealed and replaced by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971.
The August bank holiday isn’t quite the last BH in 2024.
Below are the bank holidays that those living in England and Wales can look forward to in 2024:
- December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day
Will I receive any post today or will I have to wait until tomorrow?
There was no deliveries or collections of mail today but normal service resumes on Tuesday.
Tesco opening hours
Trading hours vary between Tesco stores, and will be reduced at larger stores on the bank holiday Monday. To find out more details about an individual store, you can use the .
Both Deliveroo and Uber Eats operate as normal on bank holidays.
Some restaurants and delivery apps even offer special bank holiday deals.
What about Greene King pubs?
Greene King has over 300 pubs in London — and 2,600 in the UK.
Opening times over the bank holiday vary depending on location.
You’ll want to check the pub locator on the company’s website, which shows you when your local is open.
Will The Gym Group be open?
The Gym Group is a chain of 24/7 no-contract fitness clubs in the UK.
The company’s gyms offer a range of cardio and strength-training equipment, as well as group exercise classes and personal training services.
The good news is that the gym remains open during the August bank holiday, although it's best to check with your individual store to make sure.
What about Pure Gym?
Pure Gym is Britain’s largest gym chain by membership, with more than 1,500,000 members and 300 facilities in the UK as of 2024.
Good news for members, Pure Gym remains open over the August bank holiday.
Clubs offering 24/7 access are open as usual — simply scan in as you would if you were training outside of manned hours.
Will I receive any post today or will I have to wait until tomorrow?
There was no deliveries or collections of mail today but normal service resumes on Tuesday.
I fancy a Maccy's - are they open today?
As always, McDonald’s opening times will vary depending on location today.
With that in mind, it’s best to use its or call ahead for opening and closing times.
Most locations seem to be keeping to their usual schedule, but some, mostly high-street branches, will be affected by the bank holiday.
What about KFC?
Like most fast-food chains, KFC is also operating normally today.
These opening times do vary from store to store, however, so it’s best to check online before going in search of some fried chicken.
Just use the to see if your local branch is open.
Mitchells and Butlers opening times
Mitchells and Butlers own some of the most popular pubs in the UK including Harvester and Toby Carvery.
Opening times over this period vary across M&B’s pubs, so you should check out either Harvester’s or Toby Carvery’s websites for all the information.
You can use their locator tools to find your nearest pub, as well as the opening times.
Just enter your postcode, location or the venue you want to go to.
Is my local M&S open?
M&S stores will remain open across the weekend, with variations depending on size and location. To find out more details about an individual store, you can use .
Are newspapers published on August bank holiday?
Most daily national newspapers are published on every bank holiday.
Papers have continued to publish their papers regardless of the bank holidays, though some still like to uphold traditions and not sell a copy.
There are some publications, such as the Financial Times, that don’t publish on selected bank holidays. They also don’t publish a paper on a Sunday.
It is always worth checking online to clarify if your paper of choice will be printed.
Will Wetherspoons be open on the bank holiday?
Most Wetherspoons pubs are open today, but opening hours vary from branch to branch.
You can find your local’s opening hours by visiting .
The exact time they shut varies from venue to venue.
Find out what other pubs are doing in our guide.
That's it until Christmas ... what other bank holidays are there?
A bank holiday is a national public holiday in the UK and the Crown Dependencies, and in the Republic of Ireland.
They were first introduced by banker, politician and scientific writer Sir John Lubbock, who drafted the Bank Holiday Act in 1871 – which was repealed and replaced by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971.
The August bank holiday isn’t quite the last BH in 2024.
Below are the bank holidays that those living in England and Wales can look forward to in 2024:
- December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day
Opening hours for Sainsbury's
Many Sainsbury’s stores will be open at the usual hours across the bank holiday weekend, with larger stores shortening their hours on Monday.
To find out more details about an individual store, you can use the .
Credit: Getty Is the Post Office open today?
Main Post Offices will close on the bank holiday, but local branches will remain open if the retail business is open.
However, many small shops that house a Post Office will close early on a bank holiday, to allow staff the chance to enjoy some well earned time off.
Always check with the store, so you won't be caught out by an early closure.
Opening hours on the weekend before the bank holiday will remain the same, with many local branches open on a Sunday.
Credit: GETTY Waitrose opening hours
Most Waitrose & Partners shops will trade normal hours, although some Little Waitrose shops will open between 7am and 10pm.
Check with individual stores before heading out to shop.
Credit: PA:Press Association What about Asda?
Asda stores’ hours will vary on the bank holiday. To find out more details about an individual store, you can use
In general, stores will be open from 6am to 12am, with some open 24 hours.
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