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Sarah Bradbury

What time is Waitrose closed on May Day Bank Holiday? 2021 opening hours for UK stores

It’s almost time for the first of two bank holiday weekends in May. If, like many of us, you’ve forgotten about this - fear not as Waitrose will be opening its doors for any last minute essentials you may require.

So whether you’ve got family coming over, friends for a little sunset soirée or plans for a picnic this weekend - the supermarket has everything you need, and more.

From alcoholic beverages, deals on meats and snacks for the perfect picnic - Waitrose has you covered.

We’ve listed below the full opening times breakdown, or use the Waitrose online store finder tool for specific details of your local store at waitrose.co.uk.

You'll find everything you need to know about the latest opening and closing times for Waitrose, this bank holiday (James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock)

Waitrose Bank Holiday opening hours:

Friday April 30th - normal opening hours for all UK stores

Saturday May 1st - normal opening hours for all UK stores

Sunday May 2nd - normal opening hours for all UK stores

On Monday May 3rd, all stores in the UK will be open as normal between 10am and 7pm.

However, these times can vary from store to store - so be sure to check details of your local branch using the online store finder tool.

Now about those deals, customers can look forward to saving a third on selected wine and fizz - so if you’re looking for a crisp pale Rosé, a medium-bodied Shiraz, a lovely bottle of Chardonnay to serve with a fish dish or a bottle of bubbly? Waitrose have a plethora of options.

The supermarket also has up to 25% off selected spirits. Maybe you want to dazzle your guests with a creative cocktail? Have your first Pimms of spring or unwind after a busy week with a classic G&T? There are some limited time deals happening in the spirits section that you won’t want to miss out on.

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Not to mention, Waitrose is currently offering 3 for £10 across chicken, beef, lamb, pork, fish and seafood. Mix and match chicken thighs with prawns, Sea Bass fillets, burgers and juicy pork hot dogs for the perfect BBQ.

As for the picnic deals? Waitrose have a treat for you. There’s 2 for £4.50 on Quiche, 2 for £4 on cold meats. Plus, you can save 65p on selected Higgidy Rolls - which everyone will enjoy tucking into this weekend.

Or maybe you’re just out of everyday essentials like hand wash, shampoo and toothpaste? Well fear not as Waitrose also have a third off toiletries, health and beauty products too.

Should you need to find out the other opening times of supermarkets like Tesco, Iceland and Aldi, you'll find a list here.

So have we tempted you into visiting your local Waitrose this weekend? Or are you fully stocked and prepared for the bank holiday? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below.

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