Sainsbury’s August Bank Holiday 2026 opening times: When are stores open?

THE August bank holiday is here, offering Brits a long weekend to enjoy the last of summer before school is back and the sun hides away. And despite the weather being less than ideal, it's still a great opportunity to relax and make the most of a much needed three-day break. With Sainsbury's being the...

Filling the 55-litre fuel tank of a typical family car will cost around £89 this weekend. That compares with just £74 over last year's August bank holiday.

Average cost of petrol reaches 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs average of 183.4p, according to the AA UK petrol prices have hit their highest level since 2022, piling more financial pressure on motorists before the bank holiday weekend. The average cost of petrol has reached 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs an ave

He, however, cautioned that strong headline growth alone would not be enough to guarantee sustained improvements in living standards.

From lively music events to bustling food markets, here’s our pick of the best things to do in London this August bank holiday weekend

The average cost of petrol has reached more than 160p per litre, according to motoring group the RAC.

The council has confirmed if bin collections will be impacted

Mark your calendars: many bank branches will observe closures on Wednesday, August 26, for the Id-E-Milad and Thiruvonam festivals. Although branches will be closed, customers can still use ATMs and online services. Don’t forget that banks will also shut down for a regular holiday on Sunday, August 30, followed by Raks

A number of services will be effected on Sunday and Monday and commuters have been told to travel only if necessary, as union members strike over safety concerns