The early May bank holiday weekend is a much-anticipated break, offering a perfect opportunity for shopping, socialising, and spending quality time with family and friends. This year, the extended weekend from Saturday, May 2, to Monday, May 4, 2026, gives everyone a chance to enjoy some retail therapy without the usual Easter holiday restrictions.
If you’re planning to visit popular shopping destinations like Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, or others in the region, we’ve got you covered with the latest opening hours to help you make the most of the bank holiday.
Unlike the Easter holiday, most shopping centres will be open as usual throughout the weekend, offering plenty of shopping time at your convenience. However, do keep in mind that some centres may have slightly adjusted hours, especially on Monday, May 4.
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Here is a comprehensive list of opening hours for key shopping centres over the bank holiday weekend:
Bullring:
- Saturday, May 2: 9am – 8pm
- Sunday, May 3: 11am – 5pm
- Monday, May 4: 10am – 7pm
Merry Hill:
- Saturday, May 2: 9am – 7pm
- Sunday, May 3: 11am – 5pm
- Monday, May 4: 10am – 6pm
The Fort:
- Saturday, May 2: 9am – 7pm
- Sunday, May 3: 11am – 5pm
- Monday, May 4: 10am – 6pm
Additional Centres:
- Saturday, May 2: 10am – 7pm
- Sunday, May 3: 11am – 5pm
- Monday, May 4: 10am – 6pm
Please note, opening hours for restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues at Resorts World may differ:
- Saturday, May 2: 9am – 6pm
- Sunday, May 3: 11am – 5pm
- Monday, May 4: 9:30am – 6pm
Other locations include variations like:
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Saturday, May 2: 9am – 5:30pm
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Sunday, May 3: 10:30am – 4:30pm
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Monday, May 4: 10am – 5pm
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Saturday, May 2: 9am – 6pm
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Sunday, May 3: 10:30am – 4:30pm
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Monday, May 4: 9am – 6pm
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Saturday, May 2: 9am – 7pm
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Sunday, May 3: 11am – 5pm
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Monday, May 4: 10am – 6pm
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Saturday, May 2: 9am – 8pm
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Sunday, May 3: 10am – 6pm
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Monday, May 4: 9am – 9pm
This schedule should help you plan your shopping and leisure activities with ease this early May bank holiday. Enjoy your extended weekend!