August bank holiday Monday UK 2026: When are the supermarkets open today?
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All the major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, are open with slightly different hours today for bank holiday Monday (August 31).
Bank holiday Monday is finally here, giving many people across the UK a chance to enjoy a welcome day off and make the most of the final bank holiday of the summer.
The August bank holiday always falls on the last Monday of the month, with this year’s holiday taking place today, August 31. For many, it is the last day of a three day weekend spent with family and friends, whether that means a day out, a barbecue or simply relaxing at home.
If you need to make a last minute supermarket trip today, it’s worth checking your local store’s opening hours before heading out. Supermarkets across the UK typically operate different opening and closing times on bank holidays, giving staff the chance to enjoy some well deserved time off too.
But what times are the major supermarkets open today, on August bank holiday Monday, 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 today on August bank holiday Monday?
Each of the eight main supermarkets have different opening and closing times today. Shoppers are, however, advised to check the opening times of their local store before visiting as times may change at certain shops.
Here is the opening time for Morrisons
- Monday August 31: 7am - 8pm
Visit the Morrisons store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here is the opening time for Tesco
- Monday August 31: 8am - 6pm
Visit the Tesco store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here is the opening time for Aldi
- Monday August 31: 8am - 8pm
Visit the Aldi store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here is the opening time for Lidl
- Monday August 31: 8am - 8pm
Visit the Lidl store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here is the opening time for Asda
- Monday August 31: 8am - 10pm
Visit the Asda store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here is the opening time for Sainsbury’s
- Monday August 31: 7am - 8pm
Visit the Sainsbury’s store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here is the opening time for Waitrose
- Monday August 31: 9am - 6pm
Visit the Waitrose store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here is the opening time for Co-op
- Monday August 31: 7am - 10pm
Visit the Co-op store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
Here is the opening time for Marks and Spencer
- Monday August 31: 8am - 7pm
Visit the M&S store finder to check the opening times for your local store.
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