Bristol supermarket opening times Jubilee bank holiday 2022: what time do Tesco, Morrisons and more open?

The eight main supermarket chains are set to operate at different operating hours throughout Bristol for the extended Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend in June - including local examples for Tesco, Asda and Morrison’s stores.
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As with every national and bank holiday, whether it be Christmas, Easter or May Day, supermarkets operate at different opening hours in order to accommodate time for staff to have some time off and celebrate.

That is still the case in 2022 when it comes to the four-day bank holiday weekend for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.

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Combined with that of the Whitsun day off - which instead of being on the last Monday of May was moved to align with the Royal celebrations this year - the following dates will be affected: Thursday, 2 June (Whitsun), Friday, 3 June (Jubilee), Saturday, 4 June and Sunday, 5 June (weekend).

So, what are the opening and closing times for the big supermarkets in and around the Bristol area for this bank holiday weekend? Here is everything you need to know.

What time are supermarkets open in Bristol over Platinum Jubilee weekend?

The eight main supermarkets will operate at differing operating times in the South West of England over Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Overall, it seems that supermarkets across Bristol will be operating at reduced hours across the holiday - but this varies from store to store.

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Shoppers are advised to check the opening times of their local supermarket before grabbing their bags for life and heading out for some grocery shopping.

Here are some examples of the local opening times for the eight major supermarkets in Bristol.

Co-op

Schoolchildren from Lancaster Lane Primary School joined Central England Co-op Store Manager Saj Bax and his team to cut the ribbon.Schoolchildren from Lancaster Lane Primary School joined Central England Co-op Store Manager Saj Bax and his team to cut the ribbon.
Schoolchildren from Lancaster Lane Primary School joined Central England Co-op Store Manager Saj Bax and his team to cut the ribbon.

This is an example of the opening and closing times at one of the Co-op Food supermarkets in Bristol City Centre:

College Green, Bristol - 40-42a College Green, BS1 5SH

  • Whitsun, Thursday, 2 June: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Platinum Jubilee, Friday, 3 June: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday, 4 June: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday, 5 June: 7 am to 11 pm

To check the operating hours of your local Co-op store in Bristol, please visit the store finder.

Waitrose

May Bank Holiday — Monday May 2:  9am - 6pmMay Bank Holiday — Monday May 2:  9am - 6pm
May Bank Holiday — Monday May 2: 9am - 6pm
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This is an example of the operating hours of the nearest Waitrose store to Bristol City Centre:

Westbury Park, Bristol - 51 Northumbria Drive, BS9 4HN

  • Whitsun, Thursday, 2 June: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Platinum Jubilee, Friday, 3 June: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday, 4 June: 7:30 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday, 5 June: 10 am to 4 pm

To check the operating hours of your local Waitrose branch in and around Bristol, please visit the store finder.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s has been criticised for raising the price of its delivery pass (Photo: Adobe)Sainsbury’s has been criticised for raising the price of its delivery pass (Photo: Adobe)
Sainsbury’s has been criticised for raising the price of its delivery pass (Photo: Adobe)

This is an example of the operating hours of a Sainsbury’s store in Bristol:

Castle Court Superstore, Bristol, St Philips Causeway, BS4 3BD

  • Whitsun, Thursday, 2 June: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Platinum Jubilee, Friday, 3 June: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday, 4 June: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday, 5 June: 11 am to 5 pm
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To check the opening and closing times of your local Sainsbury’s in Bristol, please visit the store finder.

Asda

Well done Asda for starting to sell second-hand clothes (Picture: Bruno Vincent/Getty Images)Well done Asda for starting to sell second-hand clothes (Picture: Bruno Vincent/Getty Images)
Well done Asda for starting to sell second-hand clothes (Picture: Bruno Vincent/Getty Images)

This is an example of the operating hours of an Asda supermarket in Bristol City Centre:

Bedminster Superstore, Bristol, BS4 4JY

  • Whitsun, Thursday, 2 June: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Platinum Jubilee, Friday, 3 June: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday, 4 June: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday, 5 June: 10 am to 4 pm

To check the opening times of your local Asda store in Bristol, please visit the store finder.

Lidl

Lidl has extended its recall of a brand of Czech lager over fears it could contain undeclared sulphur dioxide.Lidl has extended its recall of a brand of Czech lager over fears it could contain undeclared sulphur dioxide.
Lidl has extended its recall of a brand of Czech lager over fears it could contain undeclared sulphur dioxide.

This is an example of the operating hours of a Lidl store in Bristol:

Muller Road, Bristol, BS7 9RB

  • Whitsun, Thursday, 2 June: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Platinum Jubilee, Friday, 3 June: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday, 4 June: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday, 5 June: 10 am to 4 pm
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To check the operating hours of your local Lidl store in Bristol, please visit the store finder.

Aldi

This is an example of the opening and closing times of an Aldi store in Bristol:

Bedminster, Bristol, North Street, BS3 1JA

  • Whitsun, Thursday, 2 June: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Platinum Jubilee, Friday, 3 June: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday, 4 June: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday, 5 June: 10 am to 4 pm

To check the operating hours of your local Aldi supermarket in Bristol, please visit the store finder.

Morrison’s

Brown admitted stealing alcohol and food from Morrisons in Kirkcaldy.Brown admitted stealing alcohol and food from Morrisons in Kirkcaldy.
Brown admitted stealing alcohol and food from Morrisons in Kirkcaldy.

This is an example of one of the Morrison’s stores in Bristol City Centre:

Fishponds, Bristol, 668-718 Fishponds Road, BS16 3US

  • Whitsun, Thursday, 2 June: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Platinum Jubilee, Friday, 3 June: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday, 4 June: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday, 5 June: 10 am to 4 pm
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To check the operating times of your local Morrison’s store in Bristol, please visit the store finder.

Tesco

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Tesco boss paid £4.74m

This is an example of one of the Tesco supermarkets in Bristol City Centre:

Lime Trees Superstore, Bristol, BS6 7XW

  • Whitsun, Thursday, 2 June: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Platinum Jubilee, Friday, 3 June: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday, 4 June: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday, 5 June: 10 am to 4 pm

To check the opening and closing times of your local Tesco supermarket in Bristol, please visit the store finder.

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