Aldi confirms major opening hours change - and 7pm 'hack'

What's OnShoppingAldiAldi wants to make things 'as easy as possible'08:07, 18 Aug 2026Aldi has confirmed its opening hours are set for a shakeup later this month, and has also shared a hack for those hoping to grab their groceries and pay without having to wait in a queue.‌In an update on Tuesday, August 18, Aldi shared its opening hours for the upcoming August bank holiday, helping shoppers plan ahead for the long weekend. Stores across England and Wales will be open from 8am until 8pm on bank holiday Monday, August 31, while stores in Scotland and Northern Ireland will operate their usual opening hours.‌Helpfully, Aldi has also shared the "quietest" times to shop - and going at 7pm could be a good move if you want to avoid the masses. Aldi explained that, for shoppers hoping to avoid the