First, a hard truth: nobody knows for sure. It’s a national guessing game. Every shop gets to choose its own adventure. You might find your local supermarket open, but the fancy cheese shop is locked up tight.
Think of it like a holiday for shop workers. Some get the day off. Others get paid extra to serve you your emergency chocolate. It’s a lottery, but with better odds for snacks.
Rule of thumb: Big chains usually open. Little gems, quirky boutiques, and the bakery that smells like heaven? They might be closed. Check their social media like a detective.
The Supermarket Shuffle
Your major supermarkets? They’re almost always open. But not for all hours. They might open a bit later and close a bit earlier. Think 10 AM to 4 PM instead of 8 AM to 10 PM.
This is a test of your planning skills. Miss that window, and you’re eating a sad sandwich from a petrol station. Don’t be that person. Buy your milk in advance.
Funny detail: Some supermarkets treat Bank Holidays like Christmas Lite. They shrink the opening times, but the car parks are still weirdly full. Everyone has the same idea.
