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Sainsbury's late May bank holiday 2024 opening times: what you need to know

24 May 2024 , 17:33
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Plus what to expect at other stores
Plus what to expect at other stores

SAINSBURY'S shoppers will be keen to know the supermarket's opening hours over the late May bank holiday.

Some stores may close during the May bank holidays, while others reduce opening hours instead.

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Is Sainsbury's open over the bank holidays?

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.

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Opening and closing times can differ from store to store though and can depend on size and location.

As a result, customers are urged to check their nearest branch's opening hours using the locator tool on the Sainsbury's website.

You just have to type in your town or postcode and it will show your closest store's hours.

Are shops closed over the bank holiday weekend?

Retailers' opening hours vary due to bank holidays so it's worth checking for each specific branch.

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 store.

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.

Most supermarkets are open across the bank holiday weekend - but times may change.

Typically, shops stay open as usual on the Saturday and Sunday with some opening hours shorter on bank holidays themselves.

What bank holidays are there in 2024?

England and Wales

  • August 26, 2024 - Summer bank holiday
  • December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
  • December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day

Scotland

  • 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

  • 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

James Flanders

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