SUPERMARKET shoppers will want to know when their local grocer is open over the May bank holiday.
It's worth bearing in mind that the major players are adjusting their opening hours during the holiday.
When you can head out to do your grocery shopping will depend on the individual opening hours of each supermarket.
Bear in mind that some individual stores may have different opening and closing hours, so do check before heading out.
Below we outline what each supermarket is doing over the bank holiday.
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The late May bank holiday is on Monday May 27 this year.
The weekend - Saturday, May 25 and Sunday May 26 - is a normal day, and so most store opening hours won't change on these days.
Aldi
Aldi said its stores are open during the late May bank holiday but opening times will vary.
Aldi has confirmed standard opening hours across its branches will apply on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.
Stores in England and Wales open until 8pm on May 27 while Scottish branches close at 10pm as normal.
You can check your local store's opening times by visiting www.stores.aldi.co.uk/store-finder.
Asda
Asda stores are open over the bank holiday but your local store's hours may differ depending on location.
Typical store hours are in place on May 25 and 26, meaning larger shops generally open their doors between either 6am and 10pm or 7am and 11pm on Saturdays.
And Sunday hours are usually 11am until 5pm, or 10am until 4pm.
On the bank holiday Monday, many stores are operating at reduced hours and close at 10pm.
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Meanwhile, Express stores are open as usual, which is typically between 6am until 12am.
You can check your local store's opening times by visiting www.storelocator.asda.com.
Lidl
Lidl supermarkets open as usual on Saturday 25 May and Sunday 26 May.
On bank holiday Monday, May 27, Lidl stores in England (outside the M25) and Wales open from 8am to 8pm.
Within the M25, customers can head to their local Lidl between 8am to 10pm.
Stores in Scotland are open as normal.
Lidl anticipates Friday 24 May and Saturday 26 May being the busiest days, as shoppers look to get everything they need for the long weekend.
You can check your local store's opening times by visiting www.lidl.co.uk/c/store-finder/s10023098.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's shoppers can still grab groceries but opening hours may be different to usual.
Normal opening hours remain in place at all stores on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.
Stores tend to be open between 8am and 8pm.
Opening and closing times can differ from store to store though and can depend on size and location.
You can check your local store's opening times by visiting www.stores.sainsburys.co.uk.
Tesco
Tesco stores remain open during the bank holiday weekend.
However, store opening hours can vary depending on location and store type.
Many large stores operate with reduced hours on the Monday, closing by 8pm.
Some Tesco locations are open 24 hours a day, but typically larger stores open from 6am or 7am.
They then usually close at around 10pm or 11pm.
This is also the best place to check for petrol filling station opening times, as these can vary from the main store opening hours.
Tesco Express stores are open as usual.
Store opening hours can vary depending on location and store type.
You can check your local store's opening times by visiting www.tesco.com/store-locator/.