Most major supermarket chains have released opening times for the August Bank Holiday this weekend to allow shoppers to plan ahead.
Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Co-op and Iceland are among the chains that have released information on opening hours. Whilst some stores are continuing with business as usual, others will be operating seasonal hours this bank holiday weekend.
Here’s everything you need to know:
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Asda
Asda has released its opening times ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.
Whilst usual opening hours are expected to commence at stores throughout Greater Manchester, some branches have reduced hours on Monday 31st August and instead of being open from 8am to 10pm, they will be open from 8am to 8pm, so it’s advised to check ahead.
For more information on your local store, please refer to Asda’s store locator here.
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Tesco
Tesco opening hours are dependent on the type of store you visit.
Some Tesco superstores are operating shorter opening hours over the bank holiday weekend, between 8am and 6pm, rather than the usual 8am to 10pm.
Most smaller express stores are still operating their usual hours however, which vary from store to store.
For more information on your local store, please refer to Tesco’s store locator here.
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Morrisons
Usual opening hours will apply at Morrisons stores throughout Greater Manchester during this August bank holiday weekend, but these times can vary from store to store, so make sure you double check ahead of time.
For more information on your local store, please refer to Morrisons’ store locator here.
Sainsbury’s
Opening hours are set to continue as normal at Sainsbury’s stores, but some branches are operating seasonal hours for the August bank holiday and will be opening between 8am and 8pm, so checking in advance is advisable.
For more information on your local store, please refer to the Sainsbury’s store locator here.
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Aldi
Aldi is operating during its usual hours, with stores opening between the following times on these dates:
- Saturday 29th August: 8am – 10pm
- Sunday 30th August: 10am – 4pm
- Monday 31st August: 8am – 8pm
Opening times tend to vary from store to store, so it’s advised to check with your local branch before making trips and you can do so via Aldi’s store locator here.
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Lidl
It’s set to be business as usual at Lidl stores across Greater Manchester this weekend, with stores open as normal from 8am to 10pm.
For more information on your local store, please refer to Lidl’s store locator here.
M&S
All M&S Simply Food stores across Greater Manchester are expected to be open this Bank Holiday weekend, but opening times may vary, so you’ll want to check ahead of any trips.
For more information on your local store, please refer to the M&S store locator here.
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Co-op
It’s looking set to be business as usual a Co-op this weekend.
Although, in an update regarding opening times on it’s website, Co-op said: “During bank holidays and special times of year, some of our stores may open later and close earlier than normal”, so it’s advised to check ahead of any trips.
For more information on your local store, please refer to the Co-op store locator here.
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Iceland
It’s been confirmed that Iceland stores across Greater Manchester will be open this Bank Holiday Monday, however opening and closing times for each store may vary, so it’s best to check before making any trips.
For more information on your local store, please refer to the Iceland store locator here.