Millions of British shoppers face adjusted supermarket hours for the late May bank holiday on Monday, May 25, 2026, with major chains including Tesco, Aldi, Asda and Morrisons all affected by the trading changes. The shift comes as families and commuters look for food and household supplies on a day when opening times are rarely standard.
Aldi's primary locations will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the bank holiday, and Asda will mirror those hours. Asda Express branches will largely keep their usual 24-hour operation, while Morrisons said the vast majority of its large-format stores across England and Wales will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
The late May bank holiday is one of the periods in which supermarket trading hours commonly change, and the latest schedules show that Tesco is also among the chains affected, even though its specific times are not listed. That makes checking local arrangements especially important for anyone planning a last-minute shop or relying on a regular store visit before the day is out.
The practical advice is straightforward: shoppers should verify their local branch online before setting off. Bank holiday hours can vary by store and format, and the gap between a normal shopping trip and a locked shutter can be enough to catch even regular customers out. For Monday, May 25, the answer is not to assume normal trading, but to check first.
