Bargain supermarket chain reveals many of its stores will close early on Monday

A BARGAIN supermarket has revealed that many of its stores are set to close early on Monday, 25 August.

Shoppers heading out for the Bank Holiday weekend have been warned that Lidl stores across Britain will shut earlier than usual on Monday, 25 August.

Lidl has announced that many of its stores will close early on Monday, 25 August[/caption]

The bargain chain has confirmed that many branches will operate with reduced trading hours, with exact closing times depending on location.

While stores will remain open on the Saturday and Sunday as normal, Bank Holiday Monday will see doors shut earlier than usual.

Lidl has urged customers to check its online store finder or the Lidl Plus app before setting out, to avoid being caught out.

With millions expected to flock to supermarkets for essentials and last-minute BBQ supplies, the company has also warned that Friday is likely to be the busiest shopping day of the long weekend.

Shoppers hoping to beat the rush are advised to head in early, with quieter periods usually between 8am and 10am, or later in the evening after 6pm.

The August Bank Holiday is one of the busiest weekends of the year for UK supermarkets, with chains balancing the high demand from shoppers against the need to give staff a shorter day.

Lidl, which runs more than 960 stores across the UK, said its priority was to balance customer demand with giving its staff time to enjoy the summer break.

The budget supermarket is not the only one adjusting hours, with other major retailers also announcing changes.

Aldi branches in England and Wales will be open from 8am to 8pm, with Scottish stores running until their usual 10pm.

Asda will keep many of its supermarkets trading from 8am to either 6pm or 8pm, while some of its superstores will go through until 10pm.

Co-op stores will mostly stick to their 7am–10pm hours, but regional differences may apply.

Iceland will remain open as usual, with shoppers tempted in by a new line of frozen meals inspired by McDonald’s favourites.

M&S, meanwhile, is expected to open from 8.30am before closing early at 6pm, although final confirmation has yet to be given.

Morrisons will vary widely, with some branches closing at 5pm, while Sainsbury’s has confirmed most of its supermarkets will trade 8am to 8pm.

Tesco has also announced changes, with most large stores in England, Wales and the Isle of Man open from 8am to 6pm, and Scotland running slightly later until 8pm.

Tesco Express stores will continue to operate as normal.

Waitrose shoppers should also double-check their local opening hours, which vary store by store.

Bank holidays in the UK

The UK has several bank holidays still to come in 2025, once the Easter period is over.

England and Wales

• August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
• December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day

Scotland

• August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
• December 1, 2025 – St Andrew’s Day
• December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day

Northern Ireland

• August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
• December 1, 2025 – St Andrew’s Day (substitute day)
• December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day