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Supermarket opening times: What time are Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury's open on Bank Holiday Monday?
Avoid getting caught out with our guide to the adjusted opening hours
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Your support makes all the difference.The August bank holiday, which is the last before Christmas, is finally upon us.
On Monday 31 August, people across the UK will be enjoying a day off work to meet up with family and friends or make the most of the last day of Eat Out to Help Out.
However, many others will be staying in to avoid what looks set to be the coldest August bank holiday on record.
Whatever your plans, if you find yourself needing to pop out for essentials you will need to make note of the adjusted supermarket opening times over the long weekend.
To ensure your cupboards and fridges are fully stocked, here is a list of the opening hours of the UK’s most popular supermarkets:
Tesco
While most Tesco stores will have stuck to their usual opening times on Saturday and Sunday, most larger stores will be operating reduced hours on Monday, opening between 9am and 6pm.
However, hours may vary by location, so be sure to check Tesco’s store locator to find the exact times for your local shop.
Most Tesco Express and Tesco Metro stores are expected to be open as usual on Monday.
Sainsburys
Sainsbury's stores will be open as usual on Saturday and Sunday but on Monday most larger stores will be open from 8am until 5.30pm.
The retailer's Local shops have longer opening hours, normally between 7am and 11pm, and this will be the same on Monday.
Check your local store here.
Aldi
While some Aldi stores will be operating normal hours and staying open until 10pm, the majority of its outlets will be open from 8am to 8pm on Monday.
Check your local Aldi’s opening hours and nearest store here.
Morrisons
Morrisons stores will be open as usual on Saturday and Sunday, with a slight change to the hours on Monday.
Branches will either be open from 8am to 7pm or 8am to 10pm. You can check your local here.
Asda
Asda’s supermarkets will have reduced opening hours on Monday.
Most supermarkets will be open between 6am and 8pm, or 8am and 8pm. Check the opening hours of your nearest Asda using its store locator.
Lidl
Lidl’s stores are mostly unaffected by the bank holiday weekend, meaning they will be open for their usual hours, which should be between 7am and 11pm on Monday.
Head here to check your local branch.
Waitrose
On Monday most Waitrose stores will be open from 9am to 6pm, however some will be opening from 8am-8pm and a few will open 10am-4pm.
Check the retailer's store locator here to find the exact times for your local supermarket.
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