That time of the year is here again: the August Bank Holiday. Typically held on the last Monday of August, the annual event provides a much-anticipated opportunity for relaxation, social gatherings, and outdoor activities. Weather dependant, you may have a barbecue planned or a trip to the beach.
Alternatively you maybe planning to do absolutely nothing but relax at home — and that’s also okay. Naturally, some people will use the time to sort out their weekly shop. If this sounds like you then here’s a handy guide to some of the shops opening hours, many of which will be operating on reduced opening hours.
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Opening hours in Scotland will remain unchanged (8am 10pm). The opening times of some stores may vary, so customers are advised to check details on Aldi's website before their trip. Waitrose On Monday, August 26, most Waitrose & Partners shops will trade normal hours.
Some Little Waitrose shops will open between 7am and 10pm. Tesco Tesco has indicated that opening hours over the bank holiday weekend will differ from store to store and by location, so they are advising customers to find out their local store opening times on the store locator . However, stores will operate with normal trading hours on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27.
On the bank holiday Monday, opening hours will vary depending on location and store type - many of Tesco's large stores across the UK will be operating with reduced hours. On Monday, August 26, the majority of large stores open from 8am to 6pm. Some may be open until 8pm.
Express stores will be open as usual. Asda Asda stores will be open for their usual hours on Saturday and Sunday of the bank holiday weekend but there will be slightly shorter hours for some stores on the Monday. Some Asda supermarkets have 24-hour opening while others will close between 10pm and midnight.
Customers can check trading hours for their local store using the store locator . Morrisons Morrisons stores will adjust their operating hours on bank holiday Monday, opening a bit later and closing a bit earlier. For instance, the Morrisons in Cwmbran typically runs from 6am to 10pm, but this Monday it will be open from 7am to 8pm.
Find out about your store here . Sainsburys Most supermarkets will operate from 7am until 8pm on bank holiday Monday, while convenience stores will maintain their usual hours from 7am to 11pm. However, Sainsbury's is advising customers that opening hours may differ, so they should use its store locator for the most up-to-date information for their local area.
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