Late May bank holiday 2024 opening times — Monday and long weekend shopping hours revealed at Tesco, Asda and more
THE LATE May bank holiday is here and stores across the UK have revealed their opening hours.
Shopping across the bank holiday will depend on the individual opening hours of each supermarket.
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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Will I receive any post tomorrow?
The short answer is yes – there was no deliveries or collections of mail today but normal service resumes on Tuesday.
Still more to come … upcoming bank holidays
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
Mitchells and Butlers opening times
Mitchells and Butlers own some of the most popular pubs in the UK including Harvester and Toby Carvery.
Opening times over this period vary across M&B’s pubs, so you should check out either Harvester’s or Toby Carvery’s websites for all the information.
You can use their locator tools to find your nearest pub, as well as the opening times.
Just enter your postcode, location or the venue you want to go to.
What about KFC?
Like most fast-food chains, KFC is also operating normally today.
These opening times do vary from store to store, however, so it’s best to check online before going in search of some fried chicken.
Just use the to see if your local branch is open.
How about McDonald’s?
As always, McDonald’s opening times will vary depending on location during the long weekend.
With that in mind, it’s best to use its or call ahead for opening and closing times.
Most locations seem to be keeping to their usual schedule, but some, mostly high-street branches, will be affected by the bank holiday.
What about Greene King pubs?
Greene King has over 300 pubs in London — and 2,600 in the UK.
Opening times over the bank holiday vary depending on location.
You’ll want to check the pub locator on the company’s website, which shows you when your local is open.
What about Pure Gym?
Pure Gym is Britain’s largest gym chain by membership, with more than 1,500,000 members and 300 facilities in the UK as of 2024.
Good news for members, Pure Gym remains open over the late May bank holiday.
Clubs offering 24/7 access are open as usual — simply scan in as you would if you were training outside of manned hours.
Will The Gym Group be open?
The Gym Group is a chain of 24/7 no-contract fitness clubs in the UK.
There are more than 229 gyms across the UK as of 2023.
The company’s gyms offer a range of cardio and strength-training equipment, as well as group exercise classes and personal training services.
The good news is that the gym remains open during the late May bank holiday.
Which benefits will be paid early this year?
The late May bank holiday saw benefits paid early last week, with millions getting their cash help sooner than expected.
The same will happen with some of the upcoming holidays.
Here’s when the DWP or HMRC will make your payments if you’re expecting them on a public holiday:
- August 26 – payments will be made on August 23 instead
- December 25 – payments will be made on December 24 instead
- December 26 – payments will be made on December 24 instead
Do Deliveroo and Uber Eats operate on bank holidays?
Both Deliveroo and Uber Eats operate as normal on bank holidays.
Some restaurants and delivery apps even offer special bank holiday deals.
Is Ikea open over the bank holiday?
Ikea’s stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be open as usual on the late May bank holiday Monday May 27.
But it’s important to be aware that opening hours can vary.
If you’re planning a trip, it’s best to find your local store opening times on its website.
Just enter your postcode into its store locator tool to find your nearest branch.
Is Greggs open this bank holiday Monday?
Most Greggs branches will be open as usual today, but opening times can vary depending on the size of the branch.
The affordable bakery is also available through several delivery apps today.
To get more details on Greggs’ opening times, use its
Is Sainsbury’s open today?
Sainsbury’s shoppers can still grab groceries this bank holiday Monday.
Stores will be open between 8am and 8pm.
However, ppening and closing times can differ from store to store and depend on size and location.
You can check your local store’s opening times by visiting www.stores.sainsburys.co.uk.
Aldi bank holiday opening times
Aldi said its stores will be open during the late May bank holiday but opening times will vary.
Stores in England and Wales will open until 8pm on te bank hoiliday Monday while Scottish branches will close at 10pm as normal.
You can check your local store’s opening times by visiting www.stores.aldi.co.uk/store-finder.
Is Windsor Castle open today?
If you are looking to spend your bank holiday exploring some royal history, you’re in luck.
Windsor Castle remains open on bank holidays.
The historic site will open from 10am to 17:30pm.
What about KFC?
Like most fast-food chains, KFC is also operating normally today.
These opening times do vary from store to store, however, so it’s best to check online before going in search of some fried chicken.
Just use the to see if your local branch is open…
Are Odeon and Vue cinemas open today?
With millions of Brits having the day off work or school, today is a perfect time to catch one of the latest cinema releases.
So it’s good news that both Odeon and Vue cinemas are open as usual this bank holiday Monday.
Simply head over to their websites to see what’s on…
Will I receive any post today?
The short answer is no – there will be no deliveries or collections of mail.
Normal service resumes tomorrow.
Credit: Getty Will London Zoo be open?
London Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in England, having opened in 1828.
Thankfully, the only day of the year London Zoo closes is Christmas Day.
On Monday, May 27, 2024, London Zoo is open between 10am and 6pm — with last admission at 5pm.
However, some animal exhibits may close up to 30 minutes before closing time.
Last entry and closing time are subject to change due to special events, so be sure to check the website to avoid disappointment.
There are more than 19,000 different animals at London Zoo.
Credit: Getty Late May bank holiday opening times
Stores across the UK are announcing their late May bank holiday opening hours.
If you look forward to hitting the shops over the late May bank holiday, you should make a note of these opening times in this blog.
Mitchells and Butlers opening times
Mitchells and Butlers own some of the most popular pubs in the UK including Harvester and Toby Carvery.
Opening times over this period vary across M&B’s pubs, so you should check out either Harvester’s or Toby Carvery’s websites for all the information.
You can use their locator tools to find your nearest pub, as well as the opening times.
Just enter your postcode, location or the venue you want to go to.
Are London’s museums open today?
Today marks May’s late bank holiday, with millions of Brits getting the day off work.
But is it a good day to explore London’s museums?
Here are a few opening times you might want to know:
- British Museum – 10am–5pm
- Natural History Museum – 10am – 5.50pm
- Science Museum – 10am – 6pm
- Tate Modern – 10am – 10pm
- National Portrait Gallery – 10.30am – 6pm
How about McDonald’s?
As always, McDonald’s opening times will vary depending on location during the long weekend.
With that in mind, it’s best to use its or call ahead for opening and closing times.
Most locations seem to be keeping to their usual schedule, but some, mostly high-street branches, will be affected by the bank holiday.
Still more to come ... upcoming bank holidays
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
Which benefits will be paid early this year?
The late May bank holiday saw benefits paid early last week, with millions getting their cash help sooner than expected.
The same will happen with some of the upcoming holidays.
Here’s when the DWP or HMRC will make your payments if you’re expecting them on a public holiday:
- August 26 – payments will be made on August 23 instead
- December 25 – payments will be made on December 24 instead
- December 26 – payments will be made on December 24 instead
