With many stores operating on reduced hours this August bank holiday, it’s essential that Welsh shoppers check before they go to avoid disappointment. Here’s everything you need to know
During the upcoming bank holiday customers should anticipate significant changes at supermarkets nationwide, including shortened trading hours. So, if you need to grab a few last-minute items, it’s worth checking your local store’s opening times to avoid disappointment.
We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to opening hours for Tesco, Co-op, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Aldi among others for next Monday (August 31), which will allow you to plan ahead and avoid any unwelcome surprises.
Listed below are the trading hours for supermarkets throughout Wales this August bank holiday. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here
Tesco
Tesco branches throughout Wales will operate reduced hours this bank holiday Monday. While they typically close at midnight, they’ll be trading from 8am to 6pm next Monday.
Tesco Express outlets will remain open from 6am to 10pm/11pm on the bank holiday.
You can verify your nearest branch here.
Co-op
During the August bank holiday, Co-op will maintain their standard hours of 7am to 10pm/11pm, depending on the branch.
You can confirm here whether your nearest branch will be trading.
Asda
Several Asda outlets across Wales will operate 24 hours, while others will trade from 8am to 10pm on Monday.
However, you can confirm here when your nearest outlet will be trading.
Morrisons
Morrisons branches in Wales will trade between 7am and 8pm, which is reduced from their typical hours of 7am to 10pm.
Nevertheless, petrol stations are expected to operate from 8am until 10pm.
You can verify when your nearest branch is trading here.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s stores across Wales will operate with reduced hours of 8am to 8pm on the bank holiday Monday.
Smaller outlets will likely run between 7am and 11pm.
You can verify if your local branch is open here.
Lidl
The majority of Lidl stores will be trading with shortened hours of 8am to 10pm.
However, it is advisable that customers confirm their local store’s hours online in case they vary.
Aldi
Most Aldi shops will be closing earlier than usual on bank holiday Monday, opening from 8am to 8pm, three hours earlier than their normal closing time.
You can locate the opening times of your local branch here.
M&S Food
Marks and Spencer’s opening hours vary across the UK, typically opening around 8am or 8.30am and closing earlier around 6pm or 7pm, but this changes from branch to branch.
Shoppers are encouraged to check their nearest store for opening hours, which you can find further details here.
Waitrose
On the August bank holiday, the handful of Waitrose stores throughout Wales will have slightly reduced opening hours of 8am to 6pm.
Stores situated at service stations and Little Waitrose shops across the UK have differing opening times and will be open from 7am to 10pm.
