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

The opening hours for all the major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, on early May bank holiday Monday, May 4.placeholder imageThe opening hours for all the major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, on early May bank holiday Monday, May 4. | Getty Images

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This is when all the major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, are open on Monday May 4.

The second bank holiday of the year is almost here; early May bank Monday.

Whether we get the classic damp British bank holiday or actually enjoy a day of sun remains to be seen - and we’ll all be crossing our fingers. But, no matter what the weather does, one thing is certain - you will want to visit a supermarket at some point between Saturday May 2 and Monday May 4.

As usual over the early May 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 early May bank holiday weekend in 2026? Here’s what you need to know.

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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 early May 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, it’s expected that supermarkets will be open as usual on Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3, but there will be changes to operating hours on Monday May 4. Shoppers are, however, advised to check the opening times of their local store before visiting as times may change at certain shops.

The major supermarkets haven’t yet officially announced their general opening times for the early May bank holiday weekend yet. But, here’s last year’s opening times for now to give you a rough idea as the times don’t tend to change much year-on-year. We will, of course, update this article when the 2026 times are officially available.

Saturday May 2: 7am - 10pmSunday May 3: 10am - 4pmMonday May 4: 7am - 8pm

Here are the opening times for Tesco

Saturday May 2: 7am - 10pmSunday May 3: 10am - 4pmMonday May 4: 8am - 6pm

Here are the opening times for Aldi

Saturday May 2: 8am - 9pmSunday May 3: 10am - 4pmMonday May 4: 8am - 8pm

Here are the opening times for Lidl

Saturday May 2: 8am - 10pmSunday May 3: 10am - 4pmMonday May 4: 8am - 8pm

Here are the opening times for Asda

Saturday May 2: 12am to 10pmSunday May 3: 10am - 4pmMonday May 4: 10am - 5pmSaturday May 2: 7am to 10pmSunday May 3: 10am - 4pmMonday May 4: 8am - 8pmSaturday May 2: 8am to 9pmSunday May 3: 10am - 4pmMonday May 4: 8am - 6pm

Here are the opening times for Co-op

Saturday May 2: 6am to 10pmSunday May 3: 10am - 4pmMonday May 4: 7am - 10pmSaturday May 2: 8am to 8pmSunday May 3: 10am - 4pmMonday May 4: 8.30am - 6pmplaceholder imageKeskineDitch the razors? This at-home IPL device is gaining attention 👀 Buy now Buy now

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