HEADING out for a bit of shopping is a common way to spend the bank holiday weekend.
But you'll want to check first that opening times haven't changed.
Some shops and supermarkets reduce hours on public holidays to give staff some much-needed time off and due to trading laws.
Your local M&S branch may be one of them over the late May bank holiday, which is on Monday, May 27 this year.
The posh supermarket and high street fashion beacon has more than 400 stores across the UK.
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You can find your nearest by using the store locator tool on the M&S website.
When will M&S be open over the late May bank holiday?
M&S stores are open as usual on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2024.
That's because these are normal weekend days, so the typical Saturday and Sunday opening times apply.
On a Sunday there are limits on how long some stores can be open, depending on their size.
This is due to Sunday trading laws. Though in some shops you can browse for a period of time before tills open to make sales.
The Monday, May 27 bank holiday is the second holiday this month.
Some M&S stores will open later and close earlier than usual on these days.
For example, M&S King's Road will open at 8am instead of 7.30am, and close at 7pm instead of 9pm.
The same goes for M&S Newcastle. In Aberystwyth, meanwhile, there's no change to its usual opening time of 8am.
But the doors will shut earlier at 6pm instead of 8pm.
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Opening times at M&S stores vary so it's also always best to check your local store to avoid disappointment.
What are other shops doing over the late May bank holiday?
It's not just M&S which can see a change to store opening and closing times.
Retailers' hours vary over the bank holidays, so you should check each specific store to avoid a wasted journey.
Most supermarkets and large high street chains have store locators on their website which you can use to find the opening hours for your nearest branch.
In most cases, you just have to enter your postcode into the search bar and it will tell you what time that store is open and closed.
What bank holidays are there in 2024?
England and Wales
- May 27, 2024 - Spring bank holiday
- August 26, 2024 - Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
Scotland
- May 27, 2024 - Spring bank holiday
- August 5, 2024 - Summer bank holiday
- December 2, 2024 - St Andrew’s Day
- December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- May 27, 2024 - Spring bank holiday
- July 12, 2024 - Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
- August 26, 2024 - Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
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