Need to do some shopping this May bank holiday? Make sure to check these store opening times (Credits: Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Need to pop to the shops today?

Supermarkets have revealed their holiday opening times for the 2026 May bank holiday.

To save you time looking at every website individually, Metro has compiled all the key information on which stores will be open for you below.

Branches will have different opening hours, so check your local store’s specific timings to avoid disappointment and empty bags today.

All supermarket opening times for May bank holiday 2026

Lidl

Much like the Easter bank holiday, Lidl’s branches outside of London (with the M25 as the limit) and in Wales will operate under reduced hours today, open between 8am to 8pm.

Stores within London and across Scotland will be open as normal.

Lidl is expected to be open as normal today (Credits: In Pictures via Getty Images)

Marks & Spencer

M&S opening times vary store by store. Some larger shops will open as normal, while other big store locations, as well as many M&S foodhalls, will operate at slightly reduced times.

You can check your local M&S store’s opening times using the chain’s store listing.

There will still be time for a quick shop at M&S. (Photo by John Wreford/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Tesco

Tesco’s large stores, the non-Express branches, will likely close earlier than usual today.

The chain’s smaller Express stores will remain open as normal over the bank holiday.

You can check the opening times for your local stores using their store locator.

Tesco’s Express branches are expected to remain open as normal while its larger shops will likely close earlier (Credits: ANDY RAIN/EPA/Shutterstock)

Aldi

Aldi branches are expected to operate at reduced hours today, between 8am and 8pm.

However, you’re advised to check the bank holiday opening and closing times for individual Aldi stores with the chain’s store finder.

Will you be popping into Aldi this bank holiday weekend? (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images)

Morrisons

Morrisons has confirmed that its large stores will close earlier today, with most being open between 7am and 8pm.

The supermarket’s Daily shops will remain open as normal.

Check exact times for your nearest Morrisons using the chain’s Store Finder.

Morrisons’ Daily shops will still be open but its larger stores will likely close earlier (Credits: ANDY RAIN/EPA/Shutterstock)

Sainsbury’s

The opening times for Sainsbury’s stores over today’s bank holiday will vary. The Local smaller shops will generally be open as normal.

The chain’s larger shops, however, will close early, with most operating between 8am and 8pm.

Please use the store locator to find your local branch’s exact times.

Sainsbury’s still plans to give shoppers some time for last-minute purchases. (Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

Co-op

The Co-op supermarket chain has confirmed that the majority of its shops will remain open as normal on bank holiday Monday, with some shops still operating 24 hours.

Use their store finder to find exact times for your local branch.

Co-op will be one of the few UK supermarket chains that will remain open over the bank holiday. (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Asda

Asda’s large stores are expected to operate at slightly reduced hours, opening from around 8am until 10pm depending on the shop.

The chain’s Asda Living shops will also be open at reduced hours.

The supermarket’s Express Petrol stores will remain open 24 hours, while its ordinary Express shops will follow their ordinary opening times.

Use the store finder to see exact times for your local branch, as they vary across the UK.

Asda stores will vary in their opening times but you’ll still be able to pop in. (Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

Waitrose

The majority of Waitrose’s large stores will remain open today, but they are likely to close earlier than usual.

With opening times varying store to store, we suggest you check your local branch to find out how yours is affected.

Will Waitrose be open on bank holiday Monday? (Credits: In Pictures via Getty Images)

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