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Sainsbury’s reopens travel money service.

Sainsbury’s has announced it is reopening its online travel money service.

As a result, holidaymakers and travellers can now order foreign currency online which can be delivered to their home on the next working day. An automatic currency converter is available on the Sainsbury’s website, allowing you to see exactly how much your sterling is worth before ordering.

Travel bureaux are also starting to reopen within Sainsbury’s stores ahead of the summer. Shoppers can check on the Sainsbury’s Bank website whether the bureau at their local store is one of those reopening now.

Nectar cardholders enjoy better conversion rates on foreign currency, while no commission is charged when cash is changed. What’s more, Sainsbury’s said that if holidays have to be cancelled due to the pandemic, travellers can return the travel money at the exchange rate purchased.

Jason King, customer director at Sainsbury’s bank, said: “We’re delighted to welcome back travel money customers online and to our stores. Whether it’s buying currency for a holiday abroad, selling back any extra from your trip or sending money to friends and family overseas with Western Union, we’re open and ready to support however you like to get your currency.”

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Millions of us will be dreaming wistfully of the prospect of a proper summer holiday abroad, though there are currently just 12 nations on the government’s ‘green’ list of countries, meaning that no quarantine period is required upon your return.

What’s more, the government has been accused of delivering “mixed messages” over how people should view travelling to countries on the ‘amber’ list, Ministers initially suggested that travel was allowed to these destinations to see family and friends, though the Prime Minister later emphasised that these journeys should be avoided unless they were “essential”.

There have also been reports of holidaymakers ‘hoarding’ bookings, by snapping up spots in British hotels which they can then cancel later on should international travel be possible.

Even if travel overseas is possible, it’s open to question how many Brits will actually want to do it. A study by GoCompare found that only 13% of us are comfortable with the idea of foreign holidays this year.

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Supermarket May bank holiday opening times 2024 including Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons and more

Here’s everything you need to know about when supermarkets are open and closed on the early May bank holiday next week on Monday, May 6

• 15:03, 1 May 2024
• Updated 00:18, 6 May 2024

The first May bank holiday is right around the corner - so when will supermarkets be open over the bank holiday weekend?

There are two bank holidays in May, the early May and the late May bank holiday, which is also known as the Spring bank holiday. With bank holidays most Brits get to enjoy a three-day weekend - but it also means supermarket opening times may change.

While many will be well prepared for the long weekend, it’s handy to be aware of changes to store opening times should you need to embark on a last-minute supermarket run. Here’s everything you need to know about when supermarkets are open and closed on Monday, May 6.

Tesco stores will be open as normal over the weekend leading up to the early bank holiday on Monday. So on Friday and Saturday, larger stores will be open between 6am and 7am and close between 10pm and midnight. On Sunday stores will only be open for six hours due to Sunday trading laws with most stores opening between 10am and 11am and closing between 4pm and 5pm. Scottish stores will trade for longer on Sunday.

On Monday, the majority of Tesco's larger stores will be open from 8am to 6pm - some of its stores will be open a little later until 8pm. In Scotland , larger Tesco stores will be open from 8am until 8pm on bank holiday Monday while in Norther Ireland it'll be from 7am until 6pm. All Tesco's smaller convenience stores will be open as normal over the whole bank holiday weekend from between 6am and 7am until between 10pm and midnight. You can find your nearest Tesco with the supermarket's locator tool here .

Sainsbury's

Like Tesco, all of Sainsbury's stores will operate under their normal hours over the bank holiday weekend with opening hours only changing on Monday. On Friday (May 3) and Saturday (May 4) Sainsbury’s superstores will open between either 6am or 7am and shut between 10pm or 11pm. On Sunday (May 5) superstores will open from 10am until 4pm or from 11am to 5pm in England and Wales. Sainsbury's convenience stores will open between 6am or 7am and close between 10pm and 11pm - even on Sundays - and this will remain the same in the lead-up to the bank holiday.

On the bank holiday Monday, the majority of Sainsbury's will be open from 8am until 8pm - so roughly two hours earlier than usual. Sainsbury’s Local convenience stores are scheduled to be open from 7am until either 10pm or 11pm this Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Monday. Scottish Sainsbury's will remain open on Monday under their normal trading times from around 7am until 10pm. You can find your nearest Siansbury's with the supermarket's locator tool here .

Morrisons will be open as normal on Friday May 3, Saturday May 4, and Sunday, May 5. This means stores will be open at either 6am or 7am and close between 10pm and midnight. This includes Morrisons Daily stores which are the chain's convenience store brand. Some are 24 hours, so will be open from midnight to midnight, and others are open from 6am until 11pm or midnight. Morrisons petrol stations will be open from 6:30am until 8:30pm.

On Sundays, larger Morrisons stores in England and Wales open at either 10am and 11am and close between 4pm and 5pm. Morrisons Daily stores will open from 7am until 10pm. On May 6, Morrisons stores will open between 7am and 8am with the majority of stores closing at 8pm - although Morrisons told the Mirror that some stores will open until 10pm. Morrisons petrol stations will also open half an hour earlier and close half an hour later on the bank holiday Monday. You can find your nearest Morrisons with the supermarket's locator tool here .

Asda 's opening will remain the same as normal on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Bigger Asda stores open at either 6am or 7am and close between 10pm and midnight. On Sunday, Asda superstores will open for only six hours from either 10am or 11am, until 4pm or 5pm.

On Monday, May 6, most of the larger Asda stores will be open as usual - this means they could open as early as 6am and close as late as midnight. Scottish Asda stores will open under their usual trading hours over the weekend - opening between 6am and 7am until between 10pm. The chain's smaller convenience stores, Asda Express, are normally open for 24 hours even on Sundays. This seems to be the case over the bank holiday weekend too. You can find your nearest Asda with the supermarket's locator tool here .

Like the other major supermarket chains, Aldi opening times will remain as normal on Saturday and Sunday with hours only changing on the bank holiday itself on Monday. Aldi stores are normally open between 8am and 10pm on Saturday, across England, Wales and Scotland. On Sundays, Aldi is usually open from 10am until 4pm, or 11am until 5pm, in England and Wales - in Scotland they're open from 9am until 8pm.

On the bank holiday Monday, Aldi shops will close slightly earlier than normal. Instead of closing at 10pm, Aldi has confirmed that the majority of shops will shut at 8pm. Again, the exception is in Scotland, where regular 8am until 10pm shopping hours will be in place for most stores. You can find your nearest Aldi with the supermarket's locator tool here .

Lidl will be open as normal over the bank holiday weekend with stores opening at 7am and closing at 10pm on Friday and Saturday. Again like other supermarkets, Lidl will only be open for six hours on Sunday from either 10am or 11am to either 4pm or 5pm. Lidl usually opens 30 minutes earlier on Sundays but for browsing only.

On the bank holiday Monday, Lidl stores appear to be opening later at 8am and will be open until their normal closing time of 10pm. Although this can vary depending on where your local store is based e.g if it's in a shopping centre then it could close earlier. You can find your nearest Lidl with the supermarket's locator tool here .

Waitrose opening hours vary considerably from store to store. According to our research some stores open as early as 7am whilst others don't open until 9am. This is the same with it's closing hours with some shutting shop for the day as early as 5pm and others at late as 10pm. The bank holiday hours does show that some Waitrose stores will be opening under their usual hours and closing an hour or two earlier. You can find your nearest Waitrose with the supermarket's locator tool here .

As with Waitrose, M&S also has a wide variety of opening and closing times across the country. The majority of stores in our research opened between 8am and 9am on Friday and Saturday over this bank holiday weekend. On Sunday, both M&S food halls and stores look as if they are only trading for six hours in England and Wales with opening times being between 10am and 11am and closing between 4pm and 5pm. On the bank holiday, it appears stores will be opening under their normal hours but closing an hour or two earlier depending on where it is. You can find your nearest M&S stores with the retailer's locator tool here .

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These links assume we know Russian language.

Just curious...do you not have a generic “ATM” or “debit card” in your home country? If issued by a larger bank, and using a major system like Visa, they should work fine in Russia (if you notify your bank!!!). Using such cards, you will get the best rates possible...set by the global network, NOT Russia or individual banks...and Russian banks do NOT have any add-on fees...(your bank might)...

Thank you for the quick replies. The forex currency card that we could avail is Thomas Cook Mastercard. Does that work in Russia?

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All exchange offices in Russia have had to belong to a bank for at least 20 years. Which doesn't mean they are not 'independent' in setting their rates. There are many offices (and even banks) that specialize in changing currencies and provide very competitive rates as they have large volumes.

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May bank holiday 2024 opening times — Tesco, Waitrose & Lidl announce plans as shopping hours revealed

• Louis Allwood , Live Blog Reporter
• Updated : 10:00, 5 May 2024

THE EARLY May bank holiday is just around the corner and stores across the UK have now revealed their opening hours.

Shopping across the bank holiday will depend on the individual  opening hours  of each  supermarket .

Some individual stores may have different opening and closing hours, so do check before heading out.

Below we outline what  each supermarket  is doing over the bank  holiday .

Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates...

Are newspapers published over early May bank holiday?

Most daily national newspapers are published on every  bank holiday  including the early May holiday.

Papers have continued to publish their papers regardless of the  bank holidays , though some still like to uphold traditions and not sell a copy.

There are some publications, such as the Financial Times, that don't publish on selected bank  holidays . They also don't publish a paper on a Sunday.

It is always worth checking online to clarify if your paper of choice will be printed.

Are doctors open on the early May bank Holiday?

Like most public services,  GP  practices have different opening times over the early May bank Holiday.

As this is a  bank holiday , surgeries will most likely be closed. Some surgeries might operate an out-of-hours service, but these can vary from practice to practice.

If you phone your nearest surgery, the answering machine will give you advice on how to get hold of an out-of-hours doctor. 

Many walk-in centres will also be open as normal on the early May bank Holiday.

However they could be busy, meaning you might spend a significant portion of your day waiting in the waiting room. With this in mind, it is always best to call ahead and check the opening times before you travel.

Always check to see if your local practice has shared any information online. Or you can phone up ahead of time.

What are other businesses doing?

Retailers ' opening hours will vary over the bank holiday, so you should check each specific store to avoid a wasted journey.

Most supermarkets and large high street chains have store locators on their website which you can use to find the  opening hours  for your nearest branch.

The opening times of stores generally vary depending on the location and size of the store.

Public transport  timings also vary on  bank holidays , so ensure you check the timetables to avoid any travel troubles.

Wickes early May bank holiday opening times

Wickes  stores are open as usual over the bank holiday weekend.

It means shoppers who are planning a DIY haul can visit as follows:

England and Wales:

• Saturday, May 4: 7am-7pm
• Sunday, May 5: 10am-4pm
• Monday, May 6: 7am-8pm

Screwfix early May bank holiday opening times

Screwfix  is open on most public holidays, including the early May bank holiday.

Most are operating between 7am and 8pm on May 6.

The only exceptions are as follows:

• Nottingham Bulwell – 8am-6pm
• Brentford, Clitheroe Barrow and North Walsham – 9am-4pm
• Ringwood, Ilford, Hornchurch – 10am-4pm

To find your nearest store and its opening hours, the best bet is to use Screwfix's store locator.

Homebase early May bank holiday opening times

Homebase  stores are open on the early May bank holiday, but business hours vary from store to store.

Many are open from 8am on weekdays and Saturdays and from 10am or 11am on Sundays.

Shoppers can use the retailer's store locater to find information regarding local Homebase opening hours.

Ikea early May bank holiday opening times

Ikea's  stores in  England ,  Wales  and  Northern Ireland  will be open as usual on bank holiday Monday.

But it's important to be aware that opening hours can vary.

If you're planning a trip, it's best to find your local store opening times on its website.

Just enter your postcode into its store locator tool to find your nearest branch.

B&Q early May bank holiday opening times

B&Q  shoppers hoping to do some DIY are in luck as stores will be open for usual business hours on the early May bank holiday.

However, opening hours often differ from one branch to another depending on where you are located.

Sites open at either 7am or 8am, and close at 8pm on bank holiday Monday, May 6.

Waitrose early May bank holiday opening times

Most of  Waitrose 's stores will be open over the early May bank holiday, alongside its usual trading hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Some of its smaller stores will have different opening times compared to larger shops, however.

The vast majority of Waitrose shops have shorter opening times on the bank holiday Monday.

Make sure to check ahead to avoid disappointment.

Home Bargains early May bank holiday opening times

Most  Home Bargains  stores are open from 8am until 8pm on weekdays and Saturdays and from 10am or 11am until 4pm or 5pm on Sundays.

On the bank holiday Monday, certain stores are operating with reduced hours.

For example, stores in England and Wales are typically open between 9am and 6pm.

Meanwhile, stores in Scotland are open as usual.

Normal trading hours are also in place for all stores on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5.

To avoid disappointment, use the retailer's store locator to find out what time your local branch is  opening and closing .

Marks and Spencer early May bank holiday opening times

M&S  stores are open as usual on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, 2024.

On the bank holiday Monday, some M&S stores will open later and close earlier than usual.

For example, M&S Croydon will open at 9am instead of 8am, and close at 6pm instead of 7pm.

The same goes for M&S Newcastle. In Aberystwyth, meanwhile, there's no change to its usual opening time of 8am.

But the doors will shut earlier at 6pm instead of 8pm.

Opening times  at M&S stores vary so it's also always best to check your local store to avoid disappointment.

Sainsbury's early May bank holiday opening times

Sainsbury's  shoppers can still grab groceries but opening hours may be different to usual on the bank holiday Monday.

Normal opening hours will remain in place at all stores on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5.

Stores tend to be open between 8am and 8pm.

Opening and closing times  can differ from store to store though and can depend on size and location.

Iceland early May bank holiday opening times

Iceland  stores are trading as usual on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5 - and shops are open on the bank holiday Monday too.

Most stores are usually open from 7am or 8am until 7pm, and in some cities, stores are open until 9pm.

However, hours might vary depending on where you are in the country.

Morrisons early May bank holiday opening times

Morrisons  will have special opening hours on the early May bank holiday.

Stores are generally open between 7am and 8am and close at 8pm. Some stores close at 10pm.

Meanwhile, normal trading hours are in place on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5.

Customers are urged to check their nearest branch's opening hours using the store finder tool on the Morrisons website.

What other bank holidays are there?

A  bank holiday is a national public holiday  in the UK and the Crown Dependencies, and in the Republic of Ireland.

They were first introduced by banker,  politician  and scientific writer Sir John Lubbock, who drafted the Bank Holiday Act in 1871 - which was repealed and replaced by the  Banking  and Financial Dealings Act 1971.

The May bank holiday isn't the only bank holiday in 2024.

Below are the bank holidays that Brits can look forward to for 2024:

• May 6, 2024 - Early May bank holiday
• May 27, 2024 - Spring bank holiday
• August 26, 2024 - Summer bank holiday
• December 25, 2024 -  Christmas  Day
• December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day

Is there post over the May bank holiday?

Royal Mail  says that it delivers on most days of the year, including Saturdays.

But it doesn't deliver or collect on  bank holidays , which includes the May bank holiday.

You'll still be able to post a letter at one of the 100,000 post boxes across the country though.

Will Wetherspoons be open over the bank holiday weekend?

Most  Wetherspoons  pubs are open over the early May bank holiday weekend, but opening hours vary from branch to branch.

You can find your local's opening hours by visiting their website .

The exact time they shut varies from venue to venue.

Find out what other  pubs  are doing in  our guide .

Co-op early May bank holiday opening times

Co-op  stores are open throughout the weekend, including the bank holiday Monday.

Opening hours may vary though, so make sure to check ahead.

Co-op shops typically welcome shoppers from either 6am or 7am until 11pm on most days.

Lidl early May bank holiday opening times

Lidl stores in  England ,  Wales  and Scotland will typically close a little earlier than usual on Monday, May 6.

Opening times  vary depending on where you live and your local store,

It's best to check the Lidl store finder tool on its website to avoid a wasted trip.

Meanwhile, normal trading hours are in place on Saturday and Sunday.

Lidl is usually open between 7am until 10pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and 10am or 11am until 4pm or 5pm on Sundays.

Aldi early May bank holiday opening times

The usual  Aldi  opening hours will remain at all stores on May 4 and May 5.

These are typically 8am until 10pm on Saturdays, and 10am until 4pm on Sundays.

Meanwhile, on the bank holiday Monday, stores in England and Wales are open from 8am until 8pm.

Those in  Scotland  are open at 8am and close at 10pm as usual.

Asda early May bank holiday opening times

Asda  stores will remain open during the bank holiday weekend.

However, your local store's hours may differ depending on location.

Typical store hours are in place on May 4 and 5, meaning larger shops generally open their doors between either 6am and 10pm or 7am and 11pm on Saturdays.

And Sunday hours are usually 11am until 5pm, or 10am until 4pm.

On the bank holiday Monday, many stores will be operating at reduced hours and close at 10pm.

Meanwhile, Express stores will be open as usual, which is typically between 6am until 12am.

Tesco early May bank holiday opening times

Tesco  has over 3,400 stores across the UK and  the opening hours will vary  from branch to branch.

If you are planning to visit a Tesco, make sure to check the supermarket's store locator.

You can find your local store and their opening time by typing your postcode into the store locator on the Tesco website.

It is important to check for changes if your local store is usually open 24 hours as that may not be the case over the long weekend.

Will shops be open this May bank holiday?

Brits will be treated to an early May bank holiday this Monday.

If you look forward to hitting the shops over the early May  bank holiday , you should make a note of these  opening times  in this blog.

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BP petrol stations opening times

Another major petrol station is  BP , which also has more than 1,000 forecourts in the UK.

Many BP locations are open 24/7 meaning drivers can stop off and fill up at any time of the night or day.

Opening times can vary depending on where you are, however, so it can pay to check hours ahead of time before you depart on your car journey.

You can do that by using the "find my nearest BP" search tool on their website — you just need to enter your postcode or town name.

Plus you can also see what other facilities there are at each location, such as  M&S  Simply Food shops, car washes and Wild Bean Cafes.

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The Early May bank holiday is finally here, promising a day of leisure for many.

Many of us use the extra day off work to catch up with loved ones or tackle a mountain of chores that have been pushed to the side.

Those plans could well be dependent on the weather , but we’ve got our fingers crossed that the rain stays away .

Others might want to hit the shops for a bit of retail therapy before the Monday blues – now shifted to Tuesday – set in, with the likes of Tesco , Aldi and Lidl set to be packed full of shoppers.

But are shops open as normal on May 6? Here’s what you need to know about the supermarket opening hours for the UK bank holiday tomorrow.

Supermarket opening hours on Early May bank holiday

Many supermarkets and shops will be open as normal.

Unlike Easter Sunday, where trading laws mean stores over a certain size need to close for the day, this bank holiday has no such laws around it.

However, stores might be operating under different opening hours so employees can finish earlier or start later to enjoy the bank holiday.

Most supermarkets will be open during their normal hours, though shoppers are advised to check with their local branch beforehand.

Supermarket opening hours on May 6

These include:

• Sainsbury’s  – The majority of larger stores will be open from 8am-8pm, with convenience stores open as usual from 7am-11pm. Check your local store opening hours  online
• Tesco  – Most larger stores will be open 8am-6pm in England and Wales, 8am-8pm in Scotland, and 7am-6pm in Northern Ireland. Check your local store opening hours  online
• Asda  – Most larger shops will be open from 7am to 10pm. Check your local store opening times  online
• Morrisons – Most stores will be open from 7am to 8pm, with a few opening until 10pm. Their petrol stations will open half an hour earlier and close half an hour later. Check local store opening times online
• Waitrose  – Most shops will be open for their normal trading hours, with some Little Waitrose branches open from 7am-10pm. Check local store opening times  online
• Aldi –  Shops will be open from 8am to 8pm. Check local opening times online
• Lidl –  A Lidl spokesperson said opening times will vary from store to store, but you can check your local store opening hours  online
• Co-Op – Opening times vary by location, with shoppers able to check their local opening times online

Supermarkets aren’t the only shops where you’ll be able to spend your pennies, with clothes stores and eateries operating their normal opening hours.

Costa Coffee shops are set to open over the bank holiday, though opening times will vary store to store.

Those looking to tackle some DIY will be pleased to know Homebase shops will be open on May 6, but you can check the exact times for your local store here .

Clothes stores such as Next and Primark will be open across the holiday, though shoppers are urged to check their local store opening hours as they may differ between areas.

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- Can I move these hours without changing money, simply by credit card or debit card? Or is it better to change rubles?

- I already have the Aeroexpress trip bought in advance online but I will have to buy metro tickets there. Can I buy the tickets with a credit card or debit card? Where is it better in the automatic machines or in the ticket offices? I ask for the same reason.

- If I'm going to do about 3 subway trips in total, is it better to buy the Troika card or better normal tickets?

- My idea is to have lunch at the GUM mall, will not I have problems there to pay with a credit card or debit card, right?

Thank you very much and greatings,

Sorry cannot help you with the nuts thing, but do not see how eating at GUM makes this easier. I think I saw a while back that someone had a phrase translated and printed out on a small card to hand out to wait staff...

And in any event, would strongly recommend taking a short walk up to Kamergerski Lane...it is a VERY nice area, pedestrian, loads of places to eat, and has wonderful architecture all around...

>is it common to cook with nuts in Russia?

Thank you! Yes... the truth is that it may not have much relationship ... I may have thought about it because in shopping centers there is a lot of variety of food and easy food in case in the worst case, nobody can assure us anything, but maybe we could value eating somewhere else, yes. And yes, we always carry a written note translated into the local language and with images.

Oh and thanks for the recommendation of the street!

> in shopping centers there is a lot of variety of food

GUM is not that type of a shopping center! It was built in 1893 and now is an upscale gallery of boutique shops with one very expensive restaurant and one relatively inexpensive cafe but if you're looking for a "food court" experience then you won't find it there. If you're looking for a food court (a variety of dirt-cheap self-service fast food stalls), consider going to Okhotny Ryad underground shopping center instead, it's very near.

Oh wow, thanks for the information! Yes, I see that shopping center is very close. Then I will think if we have dinner there or anywhere in the street...

A great eating option food court style is the one at Nikolskaya street, pedestrian area starting at GUM, Vokrug Sveta (Around the World), upscale though...

Vokrug Sveta (Around the World) in not Upscale IMO, nice and not touristy place to eat at Nikolskaya street.

To find best places, simply use google maps. Works great.

ps. Local people don't eat at GUM...

As you're there as a tourist, why not just visit Arbat St, you can either catch the Metro there getting off at Arbatskaya (one of the Metro Stations to visit) getting on at Ploschad' Revolyutsii (another of the recommended Stations) which is just beside the GUM Department Store. Arbat St is closed to traffic and worth a look, with any number of eating options, from Russian Fast Food places like Mu-Mu and Teremok.

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New turnstile dont have those black device on top, they look exacly like all others but with visa/mc additional logos near yellow circle.

> New turnstile dont have those black device on top, they look exacly like all others but with visa/mc additional logos near yellow circle.

Thanks for the update - have not seen those yet.

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Cinco de Mayo 2024 food and drink specials: Deals at Taco Bell, Chipotle, TGI Fridays, more

Cinco de mayo is a day to celebrate mexican-american culture. there's plenty of deals and specials including free and discounted food and drinks, contests – and the rock will pay for your guac..

Some big names in food and drink are getting a head start on this year's Cinco de Mayo celebration. Among them: Chipotle , Taco Bell , and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson 's Teremana tequila .

The holiday, a celebration of Mexican American culture that falls on Sunday, May 5, this year, is popular with most ages.

Millennials (those aged 28 to 43) will be most likely to celebrate the holiday, with 62% planning to, according to retail data firm 84.51° . Nearly half (46%) of Gen Xers (aged 44-59) and more than one-third (35%) of Boomers (60-78) will, its research finds.

Many see the holiday as an excuse to eat Mexican food and sip a margarita or some tequila. They may not know that Cinco de Mayo marks the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when 2,000 Mexican soldiers defeated 6,000 French troops – and is not to be confused with Mexico's Independence Day. The country's Día de la Independencia, when Mexico broke free from Spanish rule, came on Sept. 16, 1810.

Regardless, margaritas are a likely libation to be downed, with 19% of celebrators expected to have one. Many may make them at home, as weekly lime sales rose 50% last year during Cinco de Mayo at Kroger stores, found 84.51°, which is a subsidiary of the supermarket giant .

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Whatever your plans, there's a deal for you. Cinco de Mayo promotions include everything from free tacos to a discounted car wash. Here's a roundup. Remember to check in with your nearest location to make sure it's participating before heading out.

Taco Bell: Five tacos for $5 on Cinco de Mayo

Members of the Taco Bell Rewards loyalty program can get five soft or crunchy tacos for $5 on Sunday, May 5. Get the deal in the Taco Bell app .

Other Taco Bell deals:

• Through May 5: New eaters can get 20% off their Taco Bell order of $15 or more on DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates and Grubhub (maximum of $5 off).
• Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5: Free Nachos BellGrande with order of $20 or more on DoorDash or Grubhub.
• Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5: Buy one Nachos BellGrande get one of equal or lesser value on Uber Eats.

'Guac on The Rock' free guacamole

For the fourth consecutive year, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his Teremana tequila want to pay for your guacamole with the Guac on the Rock promotion leading up to and including May 5.

Just buy some guac with any Teremana cocktail during the month of May, then take a picture of your receipt, submit it online and get reimbursed on Venmo. Reimbursements will be made up to $1 million.

El Pollo Loco's Cinco de Mayo specials

The California-based chain has several deals for members of its Loco Rewards loyalty program in the days leading up to Cinco de Mayo. Through Sunday, you can get $20 off your $100 catering order; another deal gets a a $10 bonus when you buy a $50 eGift Card.

Other Loco Rewards Members deals, good in person, in the app or online :

• Friday, May 3: Buy a Carnitas Stuffed Quesadilla, get one free.
• Saturday, May 4 : Buy a 2 Carnitas Tacos Combo, Get 2 Carnitas Tacos free.
• Sunday, May 5 : Get two free Shredded Chicken Crunchy Tacos with an in-app order of $10 or more – plus $0 delivery fee all day long.

Tocaya's Cinco de Mayo contests and free chips and guacamole

Tocaya Modern Mexican has several specials leading up to Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 5:

• Thursday, May 2 : Enter to be a winner of free Tocaya catering for up to 10 people.
• Friday, May 3 : Five winners will be chosen to receive a $25 Tocaya gift card.
• Saturday, May 4 : Get free chips & guac with any order of $15 or more.
• Sunday, May 5 : Share your order online by tagging @tocayaorganica for a chance to win a $500 Tocaya gift card.

Cinco de Mayo specials: Chipotle, Taco John's and more

• Abuelo's Mexican Restaurants: The Lubbock, Texas-based restaurant chain has several $5 specials for Cinco de Mayo: choose from Grande Mexican Draft Beer served in a 22-ounce stadium cup (while supplies last), a Mexican Flag Margarita, $5 La Grandeza Margarita (frozen or on the rocks), and Chile con Queso Appetizer.
• Applebee's: The restaurant chain has specials for customizing their $1 Dollarita margarita - you can add a flavor such as strawberry or mango for only 50¢ more, or opt for Jose Cuervo Tequila for $2 more. There's also $5 Dos Equis Brewtus drafts, $5 Rock & Berry Rita, a strawberry margarita made with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana Blanco Tequila, and the $9 Breaking Rock Rita, made with Teremana Blanco Tequila and Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston’s Dos Hombres Mezcal, blue curacao, lime and a new rock candy garnish.
• Astral Tequila: The tequila brand is holding its first-ever MargaritaCon at more than 170 participating bars across the U.S. where you can order a special cocktail through Sunday. Proceeds from them help build homes through Hábitat para la Humanidad México's Adobe Brick Project in Jalisco, Mexico. (Astral is also donating $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the U.S. as part of the celebration.) You can also enter a sweepstakes to win an all-expenses-paid luxury trip for four to Mexico on the Astral Tequila website .
• Bar Louie : Cinco de Mayo specials on Sunday include $3 Sauza Silver Sidecars,  $3 Corona bottles, $4 Modelo drafts,  $5 Mexican Candy Shots and $8 Dos Sauza margaritas.
• Beef 'O' Brady's : Get free queso with the purchase of chips and salsa on Sunday (available at participating locations).
• BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: When you buy a pint of the restaurant's CureVeza Mexican-style pale lager through June 26, 25 cents will go to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation .
• The Brass Tap : With any purchase Sunday, you get free chips and salsa at participating locations.
• Bubbakoo’s Burritos: Members of the Mexican-fusion restaurant's loyalty program can get a buy-one-get-one-free burrito deal on Sunday. Just buy a regular-priced entrée and your account will get a coupon for a free one to redeem May 6-10. Feeding a group on Cinco de Mayo? Get 10% off catering through Sunday with code CINCO10.
• California Pizza Kitchen: The restaurant chain will have happy hour all day on Sunday, May 5, for Cinco de Mayo. Specials include $5 starters including white corn guacamole and chips, $7 margaritas, and $9 pizza and beer.
• Chipotle : The Cinco De Mayo celebration begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday, with free delivery on all digital orders using the promo code CINCO24.
• Chronic Tacos: Loyalty members who spend $25 through the Chronic Tacos app on Sunday will get $5 off.
• Cointreau: The liqueur brand wants to give you a $20 "Lime of Credit" toward your Cinco de Mayo celebration. Sign up on Cointreau.com by end of the day Thursday, May 2, and you could be one of thousands of winners to get a $20 Venmo payout on Friday, May 3.
• Cold Stone Creamery : Available through May 5, the Waffle Ice Cream Taco is stuffed with sweet cream ice cream and topped with chocolate and peanuts.
• Hooters: From Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5, get $5 Dos Equis Big Daddy beers, Legendary Ritas, or shots of Patrón. Offers are valid for dine-in only at participating locations.
• Jack in the Box : Friday to Sunday, get free tiny tacos or a meat lovers burrito with every order of $5 or more. Also, as always, you can get two tacos for 99 cents.
• Jinya Ramen Bar: The  Japanese eatery  has its Mini Tacos available for a special price – $2 per taco – on Sunday and every Tuesday in the month of May.
• Jose Cuervo: Want a chance to host a party, courtesy of Jose Cuervo? Go to the tequila brand's website through May 5 to enter for a chance to win $1,000 toward your fiesta. One winner will be announced at the end of the month.
• Kickstand Cocktails: The spicy craft vodka soda maker has a 25% discount on orders Thursday to Sunday on the brand's website . Its lineup includes Roasted Jalapeño Cucumber, Smashed Raspberry Serrano, Charred Pineapple Poblano and Torched Peach Chipotle, at 105 calories and 5.5% ABV. (At retail in Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Arizona and Pennsylvania, you can get a $5 Venmo rebate.
• Mi Rancho: The tortilla, chip and salsa maker has a Cinco de Mayo Buy One, Get One sale (use code BOGOCINCO) happening through May 5 on its website .
• Moe’s Southwest Grill: Members of Moe's Rewards loyalty program can get $5.55 Burritos or Bowls on Sunday, for Cinco de Mayo. If you aren't a member yet, you can sign up online or download the app . Also on Sunday, the first 30 customers on Sunday get a free T-shirt.
• Paciugo : Get one free scoop of new Avo Glow Gelato, made with Avocados From Mexico on Sunday, May 5th at 5 p.m. in Paciugo stores nationwide (while supplies last).
• Pancheros Mexican Grill: Members of Pancheros' Burritos With Benefits loyalty program will get randomly distributed rewards on Sunday, May 5, in the Pancheros app . They include a free entrée, free chips and queso, free queso on an entrée, half off an entrée, and BOGO free entrée. Download the app before May 5; deals are good in store or online at participating locations.
• Papa Murphy's: On Sunday, get $5 off your order of $20 or more at participating Papa Murphy's locations. Among your options: the new Taco Grande Pizza .
• &Pizza : The Washington, D.C.-based &pizza chain is bringing back its Elote Loco pizza in time for Cinco de Mayo dining. The pizza ($13.99), which will be on the menu until July 4, is topped with fire-roasted corn, grilled onion, cotija cheese and finished with elote sauce.
• Pokeworks: Get $2 off a regular or large “Poke Your Way” burrito on Saturday or Sunday. Redeem the offer in-store or online with the code POKEROLL.
• Razzoo's Cajun Cafe : The restaurant chain, which has most of its locations in Texas, plus one in Oklahoma and two in North Carolina, has $5 frozen margaritas and $6 flavored margaritas, plus $4 shots all day on Sunday, May 5. Participating locations also have a $30 dine-in special on 5 pounds of crawfish ($50 at the the Lubbock, Texas location).
• Sheetz: Order any taco, burrito or taco salad in the Sheetz app on Cinco de Mayo (Sunday, May 5) and Monday, May 6, and get free delivery (use the code OFFERZ). The offer excludes service fees and long distance fees for trips over four miles.
• Smokey Bones: The restaurant chain will mashup Cinco de Mayo with viewing the Miami Grand Prix with drink specials including Race Car-Garitas, starting at $5, and food specials including Mini Magnachos ($6) or All You Can Eat Wings ($14.99).
• Taco Bell Cantina : Get two tacos free when you buy two beers, or upgrade your Twisted Freeze with $2 off an additional shot.
• Taco John's: Members of Taco John’s Bigger Bolder Rewards loyalty program get a free beef Taco Bravo – a classic Crispy Taco wrapped within a warm tortilla and refried beans – with any purchase of $5 or more on May 5. Offer valid in-store and in-app; download the Taco John's app and join the loyalty program by Saturday, May 4.
• TGI Fridays : The restaurant chain is extending its $5 Happy Hour to Sunday, May 6, and also has $5 chips and queso, plus its Superfresh Margarita is available for $7.
• Truly Hard Seltzer: Spice up your party with the Truly Tequila Soda Fiesta Pack ($25), which comes with one can each of its recently-released ready-to-drink Truly Tequila Soda, which come in lime, grapefruit, watermelon, and pineapple guava flavors. The party bundle, available online , also includes Truly-branded taco holders, pennant flags and chamoy flavored gummy worms to add to your drinks.
• Zips Car Wash: Get $5 off a Pro wash in the Zips Car Wash app on Sunday (that's a savings of more than $20). Enter code CINCO at checkout after you add a single Pro wash to your cart in the app.

Contributing: Jordan Mendoza, Maria Jimenez Moya and Amanda Lee Myers

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Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too

Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the unlikely event that he is jailed for contempt during the trial.

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The U.S. Secret Service is in the business of protecting the president, whether he’s inside the Oval Office or visiting a foreign war zone.

But protecting a former president in prison? The prospect is unprecedented. That would be the challenge if Donald J. Trump — whom the agency is required by law to protect around the clock — is convicted at his criminal trial in Manhattan and sentenced to serve time.

Even before the trial’s opening statements, the Secret Service was in some measure planning for the extraordinary possibility of a former president behind bars. Prosecutors had asked the judge in the case to remind Mr. Trump that attacks on witnesses and jurors could land him in jail even before a verdict is rendered.

(The judge, who held a hearing Tuesday morning to determine whether Mr. Trump should be held in contempt for violating a gag order, is far more likely to issue a warning or impose a fine before taking the extreme step of jailing the 77-year-old former president. It was not immediately clear when he would issue his ruling.)

Last week, as a result of the prosecution’s request, officials with federal, state and city agencies had an impromptu meeting about how to handle the situation, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

That behind-the-scenes conversation — involving officials from the Secret Service and other relevant law enforcement agencies — focused only on how to move and protect Mr. Trump if the judge were to order him briefly jailed for contempt in a courthouse holding cell, the people said.

The far more substantial challenge — how to safely incarcerate a former president if the jury convicts him and the judge sentences him to prison rather than home confinement or probation — has yet to be addressed directly, according to some of a dozen current and former city, state and federal officials interviewed for this article.

That’s at least in part because if Mr. Trump is ultimately convicted, a drawn-out and hard-fought series of appeals, possibly all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, is almost a certainty. That would most likely delay any sentence for months if not longer, said several of the people, who noted that a prison sentence was unlikely.

But the daunting challenge remains. And not just for Secret Service and prison officials, who would face the logistical nightmare of safely incarcerating Mr. Trump, who is also the presumptive Republican nominee for President.

“Obviously, it’s uncharted territory,” said Martin F. Horn, who has worked at the highest levels of New York’s and Pennsylvania’s state prison agencies and served as commissioner of New York City’s correction and probation departments. “Certainly no state prison system has had to deal with this before, and no federal prison has had to either.”

Steven Cheung, the communications director for Mr. Trump’s campaign, said the case against the former president was “so spurious and so weak” that other prosecutors had refused to bring it, and called it “an unprecedented partisan witch hunt.”

“That the Democrat fever dream of incarcerating the nominee of the Republican Party has reached this level exposes their Stalinist roots and displays their utter contempt for American democracy,” he said.

Protecting Mr. Trump in a prison environment would involve keeping him separate from other inmates, as well as screening his food and other personal items, officials said. If he were to be imprisoned, a detail of agents would work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, rotating in and out of the facility, several officials said. While firearms are obviously strictly prohibited in prisons, the agents would nonetheless be armed.

Former corrections officials said there were several New York state prisons and city jails that have been closed or partly closed, leaving wings or large sections of their facilities empty and available. One of those buildings could serve to incarcerate the former president and accommodate his Secret Service protective detail

Anthony Guglielmi, the spokesman for the Secret Service in Washington, declined in a statement to discuss specific “protective operations.” But he said that federal law requires Secret Service agents to protect former presidents, adding that they use state-of-the-art technology, intelligence and tactics to do so.

Thomas J. Mailey, a spokesman for New York State’s prison agency, said his department couldn’t speculate about how it would treat someone who has not yet been sentenced, but that it has a system “to assess and provide for individuals’ medical, mental health and security needs.” Frank Dwyer, a spokesman for the New York City jails agency, said only that “the department would find appropriate housing” for the former president.

The trial in Manhattan, one of four criminal cases pending against Mr. Trump and possibly the only one that will go to a jury before the election, centers on accusations he falsified records to cover up a sex scandal involving a porn star. The former president is charged with 34 counts of felony falsifying business records. If convicted, the judge in the case, Juan M. Merchan, could sentence him to punishments ranging from probation to four years in state prison, though for a first-time offender of Mr. Trump’s age, such a term would be extreme.

If Mr. Trump is convicted, but elected president again, he could not pardon himself because the prosecution was brought by New York State.

Under normal circumstances, any sentence of one year or less, colloquially known as “city time,” would generally be served on New York City’s notorious Rikers Island, home to the Department of Correction’s seven jails. (That’s where Mr. Trump’s former chief financial officer, Allen H. Weisselberg, 76, is currently serving his second five-month sentence for crimes related to his work for his former boss.)

Any sentence of more than a year, known as state time, would generally be served in one of the 44 prisons run by New York State’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

The former president could also be sentenced to a term of probation, raising the bizarre possibility of the former commander in chief reporting regularly to a civil servant at the city’s Probation Department.

He would have to follow the probation officer’s instructions and answer questions about his work and personal life until the term of probation ended. He would also be barred from associating with disreputable people, and if he committed any additional crimes, he could be jailed immediately.

Maggie Haberman contributed reporting.

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Donald Trump’s lawyers tried to paint Keith Davidson , the man who helped broker a hush-money payment  for Stormy Daniels, as a specialist in extracting money  from the famous by exhuming a decade’s worth  of celebrity scandals.

After Trump was held in contempt and fined for violating a gag order, the judge overseeing the trial conducted a hearing to determine if Trump had broken the rules again .

Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer who paid the hush money  at the heart of the case, hasn’t testified at the trial. But he’s been a focus .

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