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Are shops open on late May bank holiday? Spring retail times revealed

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YOU might be keen to know what time your favourite retailer is open over the long weekend.

If you look forward to hitting the shops over the late May bank holiday, these are the key dates you need to be aware of.

Opening hours in stores may vary over the bank holiday periodCredit: Getty

The spring bank holiday falls on Monday, May 27 this year.

Store opening and closing times are usually unchanged on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday May 26.

Tesco late May bank holiday opening times

Tesco has over 3,400 stores across the UK and the opening hours vary from branch to branch.

If you are planning to visit a Tesco, make sure to check the supermarket’s store locator.

Read more on opening times

You can find your local store and its opening time by typing your postcode into the store locator on the Tesco website.

It is important to check for changes if your local store is usually open 24 hours as that may not be the case over the long weekend.

You can also use the locator to check what time Tesco petrol stations are open too.

Asda late May bank holiday opening times

Asda stores remain open during the bank holiday weekend.

However, your local store’s hours may differ depending on location.

Typical store hours are in place on May 25 and 26, meaning larger shops generally open their doors between either 6am and 10pm or 7am and 11pm on Saturdays.

And Sunday hours are usually 11am until 5pm, or 10am until 4pm.

On the bank holiday Monday, many stores are operating at reduced hours and close at 10pm.

Meanwhile, Express stores are open as usual, which is typically between 6am until 12am.

Aldi late May bank holiday opening times

The usual Aldi opening hours remain at all stores on May 25 and 26.

These are typically 8am until 10pm on Saturdays, and 10am until 4pm on Sundays.

Meanwhile, on the bank holiday Monday, stores in England and Wales are open from 8am until 8pm.

Those in Scotland are open at 8am and close at 10pm as usual.

Lidl late May bank holiday opening times

All Lidl’s branches open as per normal on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26.

On May 27, stores in England and Wales and outside the M25 are open from 8am to 8pm.

Inside the M25, branches are open between 8am and 10pm.

Stores in Scotland are open as normal on May 27.

Opening times vary depending on where you live though so it’s best to check the Lidl store finder tool on its website to avoid a wasted trip.

Co-op late May bank holiday opening times

Co-op stores are open throughout the weekend, including the bank holiday Monday.

Opening hours may vary though, so make sure to check ahead.

Co-op shops typically welcome shoppers from either 6am or 7am until 11pm on most days.

Morrisons late May bank holiday opening times

Morrisons has special opening hours on the late May bank holiday.

Stores are generally open between 7am and 8am and close at 8pm. Some stores close at 10pm.

Meanwhile, normal trading hours are in place on May 25 and 26.

Customers are urged to check their nearest branch’s opening hours using the store finder tool on the Morrisons website.

The full list of benefits that could be affected by the bank holiday

HERE are all the benefits the government lists on its website that could be moved forwards and how often they are usually paid:

  • Attendance allowance – usually paid every four weeks
  • Carer’s allowance – usually paid every four weeks
  • Child benefit – usually paid every four weeks (weekly for some parents)
  • Disability living allowance – usually paid every four weeks
  • Employment and support allowance – usually paid every two weeks
  • Income support – usually paid every two weeks
  • Jobseeker’s allowance – usually paid every two weeks
  • Pension credit – usually paid every four weeks
  • Personal independence payment – usually paid every four weeks
  • State pension – usually paid every four weeks
  • Tax credits (such as working tax credit) – usually paid every four weeks
  • Universal Credit – every month

Iceland late May bank holiday opening times

Iceland stores are trading as usual on May 25 and 26 – and shops are open on the bank holiday Monday too.

Most stores are usually open from 7am or 8am until 7pm, and in some cities, stores are open until 9pm.

However, hours might vary depending on where you are in the country.

Sainsbury’s late May bank holiday opening times

Sainsbury’s shoppers can still grab groceries but opening hours may be different to usual on the bank holiday Monday.

Normal opening hours remain in place at all stores on May 25 and 26.

Stores tend to be open between 8am and 8pm.

Opening and closing times can differ from store to store though and can depend on size and location.

Marks and Spencer late May bank holiday opening times

M&S stores are open as usual on May 25 and 26.

On the bank holiday Monday, some M&S stores open later and close earlier than usual.

For example, M&S Croydon opens at 9am instead of 8am, and close at 6pm instead of 7pm.

Opening times at M&S stores vary so it’s also always best to check your local store to avoid disappointment.

Home Bargains late May bank holiday opening times

Most Home Bargains stores are open from 8am until 8pm on weekdays and Saturdays and from 10am or 11am until 4pm or 5pm on Sundays.

On the bank holiday Monday, certain stores are operating with reduced hours.

For example, stores in England and Wales are typically open between 9am and 6pm.

Meanwhile, stores in Scotland are open as usual.

Normal trading hours are also in place for all stores on May 25 and 26.

To avoid disappointment, use the retailer’s store locator to find out what time your local branch is opening and closing.

Waitrose late May bank holiday opening times

Most of Waitrose‘s stores open over the late May bank holiday, alongside its usual trading hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Some of its smaller stores have different opening times compared to larger shops, however.

The vast majority of Waitrose shops have shorter opening times on the bank holiday Monday.

Make sure to check ahead to avoid disappointment.

Bank holiday opening times for your fave shops

Make sure you read this before heading out on a bank holiday.

Get all the other opening times and bank holiday news here.

B&Q late May bank holiday opening times

B&Q shoppers hoping to do some DIY are in luck as stores open for usual business hours on the late May bank holiday.

However, opening hours often differ from one branch to another depending on where you are located.

Sites open at either 7am or 8am, and close at 8pm on bank holiday Monday.

Ikea late May bank holiday opening times

Ikea’s stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland open as usual on bank holiday Monday.

But it’s important to be aware that opening hours can vary.

If you’re planning a trip, it’s best to find your local store opening times on its website.

Just enter your postcode into its store locator tool to find your nearest branch.

Homebase late May bank holiday opening times

Homebase stores are open on the late May bank holiday, but business hours vary from store to store.

Many are open from 8am on weekdays and Saturdays and from 10am or 11am on Sundays.

Shoppers can use the retailer’s store locater to find information regarding local Homebase opening hours.

Screwfix late May bank holiday opening times

Screwfix is open on most public holidays, including the late May bank holiday.

Most are operating between 7am and 8pm on May 27.

To find your nearest store and its opening hours, the best bet is to use Screwfix’s store locator.

Wickes late May bank holiday opening times

Wickes stores are open as usual on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26.

But the home improvement retailer has different opening times over the late May bank holiday on May 27.

Check the retailer’s store locator tool on its website to find out what time your local branch is open.

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