McDonald's May bank holiday 2025 opening times - check when nearest branch is open

If you're looking to treat yourself to your favourite this early May , you'll be pleased to know that most McDonald's restaurants will be open for business.

We checked opening times in several different UK towns, and they were all scheduled to open as normal this Monday, May 26.

For example, the McDonald's in Northumberland Street in Newcastle will be open from 6am until 4am on the May bank holiday, while the McDonald's in Cornish Gateway Services in Cornwall is sticking to its normal opening times of 6am until 11pm.

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The London Bridge branch will be open from 5am until 11.55pm. McDonald’s has more than 1,400 branches in the UK and Ireland, of which around 80% of these are franchised.

This means they can set their own hours, and so opening times do vary - with this in mind, you may find the odd branch does decide to close or shorten its opening hours this Monday.

You should check the opening times of your nearest McDonald’s by using its to avoid disappointment.

It comes as McDonald’s announced it is launching two new breakfast items as part of a major shake-up. The fast food chain is trialling a new Breakfast Savers Menu across the north of England.

It includes a brand new Sausage Sandwich (£1.99) and a savers version of the popular Bacon Roll (£2.19). Some selected McDonald’s restaurants across the North will also offer a new Breakfast Bundle Deal which comes with a Saver Bacon Roll or Sausage Sandwich, plus a drink, for £2.99.

The new Breakfast Savers Menu is being trialled in 332 restaurants. It will also feature fan favourites such as the Cheesy Bacon Flatbread and Hash Browns.

Bank holidays in England and Wales

• Wednesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day
• Friday, April 18 - Good Friday
• Monday, April 21 - Easter Monday
• Monday, May 5 - Early May bank holiday
• Monday, May 26 - Spring bank holiday
• Monday, August 25 - Summer bank holiday
• Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
• Friday, December 26 - Boxing Day

Bank holidays in Scotland

• Wednesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day
• Thursday, January 2 - January 2
• Friday, April 18 - Good Friday
• Monday, May 5 - Early May bank holiday
• Monday, May 26 - Spring bank holiday
• Monday, August 4 - Summer bank holiday
• Monday, December 1 - St Andrew’s Day
• Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
• Friday, December 26 - Boxing Day

Bank holidays in Northern Ireland

• Wednesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day
• Monday, March 17 - St Patrick’s Day
• Friday, April 18 - Good Friday
• Monday, April 21 - Easter Monday
• Monday, May 5 - Early May bank holiday
• Monday, May 26 - Spring bank holiday
• Monday, July 14 - Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
• Monday, August 25 - Summer bank holiday
• Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
• Friday, December 26 - Boxing Day