August bank holiday Monday UK 2026: When are the supermarkets open on August bank holiday Monday weekend?

The August bank holiday weekend is just days away. The summer bank holiday, which always takes place on the last Monday in August, is on August 31 this year.

It’s a time to take an extended three day break from work for many and enjoy time with loved ones, so you’ll need visit a supermarket at some point between Saturday August 29 and Monday August 31.

As usual over the August bank holiday weekend, supermarkets across the UK will have different opening and closing times over this long weekend, so the staff have time to rest too.

But what times are the major supermarkets open on the August bank holiday weekend in 2026? Here’s what you need to know.

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 August bank holiday weekend?

Each of the eight main supermarkets have different opening and closing times over the three day August bank holiday weekend.

On the whole, supermarkets will be open as usual on Saturday August 29 and Sunday August 30, but there will be changes to operating hours on Monday August 31. Shoppers are, however, advised to check the opening times of their local store before visiting as times may change at certain shops.

Here are the opening times for Morrisons

• Saturday August 29: 7am - 10pm
• Sunday August 30: 10am - 4pm
• Monday August 31: 7am - 8pm

Visit the Morrisons store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Tesco

• Saturday August 29: 7am - 10pm
• Sunday August 30: 10am - 4pm
• Monday August 31: 8am - 6pm

Visit the Tesco store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Aldi

• Saturday August 29: 8am - 9pm
• Sunday August 30: 10am - 4pm
• Monday August 31: 8am - 8pm

Visit the Aldi store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Lidl

• Saturday August 29: 8am - 10pm
• Sunday August 30: 10am - 4pm
• Monday August 31: 8am - 8pm

Visit the Lidl store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Asda

• Saturday August 29: 12am to 10pm
• Sunday August 30: 10am - 4pm
• Monday August 31: 8am - 10pm

Visit the Asda store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Sainsbury’s

• Saturday August 29: 7am to 10pm
• Sunday August 30: 10am - 4pm
• Monday August 31: 7am - 8pm

Visit the Sainsbury’s store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Waitrose

• Saturday August 29: 8am to 9pm
• Sunday August 30: 10am - 4pm
• Monday August 31: 9am - 6pm

Visit the Waitrose store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Co-op

• Saturday August 29: 6am to 10pm
• Sunday August 30: 10am - 4pm
• Monday August 31: 7am - 10pm

Visit the Co-op store finder to check the opening times for your local store.

Here are the opening times for Marks and Spencer

• Saturday August 29: 8am to 8pm
• Sunday August 30: 10am - 4pm
• Monday August 31: 8am - 7pm

Visit the M&S store finder to check the opening times for your local store.