HEADING out for a bit of shopping can be a fun to spend extra time off work over the bank holiday weekend.
But it’s a good idea to check that opening times haven’t changed to avoid turning up to a closed store.
Some shops and supermarkets reduce hours on public holidays to give staff some time off and because of trading laws.
Your local M&S branch may be one of them over the late August bank holiday, which is on Monday, May 26 this year.
The posh supermarket and high street fashion beacon has more than 400 stores across the UK.
You can find your nearest by using the store locator tool on the M&S website.
When will M&S be open over the August bank holiday?
M&S stores are open as usual on Saturday, August 24, Sunday, August 25, 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.
On Monday, August 26 the majority of stores will be open between 8am and 8pm.
However, a small number of stores will be open between 9am and 6pm.
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 August 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.
Bank holiday opening times for your fave shops
Make sure you read this before heading out on a bank holiday.
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- Are newspapers published on bank holidays?
Get all the other opening times and bank holiday news here.
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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