The nation will enjoy the final Bank Holiday before Christmas this weekend, and many people may be hosting a barbecue or get-together to mark the occasion. But while most of England and Wales will enjoy a whole day off on Monday, supermarket staff will still be working.
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will observe the late summer Bank Holiday on Monday, August 25. Scotland, which celebrated its summer Bank Holiday earlier on Monday, August 4, will have many stores open with standard Monday hours on August 25. There are no trading restrictions for Bank Holiday Monday opening in England and Wales; however, the major retail chains often reduce their hours to suit demand and staffing levels. Express.co.uk has compiled the opening hours for the country’s leading supermarkets, including Tesco, Lidl, and Marks and Spencer.
Marks and Spencer
M&S often adjusts its opening hours for bank holidays, shortening its trading times to give staff a well-deserved break. Most supermarkets typically open at 8.30am and close early at 6pm.
For more information on your local store’s opening times, ask in-store or use the M&S store finder.
Tesco
On Bank Holiday Monday, most larger Tesco stores in England, Wales, and the Isle of Man will be open 8am-6pm, while branches in Scotland will operate from 8am to 8pm.
Tesco Express branches will likely remain open as usual. Tesco locations in Northern Ireland will stick to usual opening times, but it is advisable to check your local branch’s exact opening hours via the store locator.
Iceland
Iceland stores will remain open as usual on the August Bank Holiday. The frozen food giant normally operates during bank holidays, with the exceptions of Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.
Lidl
Lidl often stays open over the August Bank Holiday, allowing shoppers to pick up their favourite groceries for their day off. The well-known affordable supermarket chain usually opens at 8am and closes at 10pm, but shoppers are advised to check the store locator before August 25, as opening hours may differ between locations.
Aldi
Aldi’s branches in England and Wales will be open from 8am until 8pm on the August Bank Holiday. However, many stores in Scotland will close at their usual time of 10pm.
You can find your local store’s trading hours by visiting stores.aldi.co.uk/store-finder.
Waitrose
Shops will be open as usual on Saturday and Sunday this week, although most Waitrose stores will have shorter hours on Bank Holiday Monday from 10am to 4pm. Those living near a Little Waitrose might benefit from a slightly later closing time on Monday, August 25.
It is advisable to use the Waitrose store finder to make sure you don’t miss out.
Morrisons
The iconic British retailer has confirmed that its opening hours will differ across stores on Monday, August 25, 2025. While the supermarket chain usually opens at 6am or 7am and closes at 10pm or 11pm, some locations will operate reduced hours, opening at 8am and closing at 5pm.
To avoid disappointment, it’s worth checking the Morrisons store finder.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s has announced that most of its supermarkets will be open from 8am to 8pm on Monday, August 25, 2025. Meanwhile, its convenience stores, known as Sainsbury’s Local, will operate as usual from 7am to 11pm.
Opening times of your local store may vary from this, so it’s worth checking using the Sainsbury’s store locator.
Asda
Many Asda stores will be open on Monday, August 25, 2025, but hours vary by location. Most open 8am to 6pm or 8pm, with superstores open 8am to 10pm, some 24 hours.
Petrol stations and Express stores are also likely to open as usual, many 24/7. Check Asda’s store locator tool for current hours.
Co-op
Co-op’s larger stores will be open as usual on the August Bank Holiday, from 7am to 10pm. Some regional variations may apply, so it is best to check with your local branch. To find your nearest store’s trading hours, simply visit coop.co.uk/store-finder.