With the final bank holiday until Christmas upon us, many of us will be looking to take the opportunity of a day off by tackling any DIY jobs we’ve yet to get round to this summer.
With that in mind, we’ve taken a look at some home and garden stores to see what time they will be open over the Bank Holiday weekend.
From Homebase to B&Q, if you are in need of last minute material for any job, this is when you will be able to grab them.
Homebase Bank Holiday opening times
Most Homebase stores will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, though shoppers are being advised to check their local store before travelling.
A number of Homebase outlets will be open between 8am and 7pm, slightly reduced from their normal 8am to 8pm opening times.
You can check the opening time of your local Homebase on the company’s store locator here.
B&Q Bank Holiday opening times
B&Q branches are expected to be open until 8pm on Bank Holiday Monday, with some opening as early as 7am while others will open at 8am.
It is recommended that you check the company’s store locator to find the exact opening times of your local B&Q this weekend.
Wickes Bank Holiday opening times
Wickes has confirmed that all 230 of its stores will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, though the company recommended checking the times for your local branch as opening hours can vary by size and location.
A store locator is available on the Wickes website for the most up to date information at your local store.
How many Bank Holidays are left in 2023 for England and Wales?
There are still two Bank Holidays left in 2023 for those in England and Wales:
- December 25 - Christmas Day
- December 26 - Boxing Day
How many Bank Holidays are left in 2023 for Scotland?
Scots have three Bank Holidays to look forward to:
- November 30 - St. Andrew's Day
- December 25 - Christmas Day
- December 26 - Boxing Day
How many Bank Holidays are left in 2023 for Northern Ireland?
Those in Northern Ireland have two more Bank Holidays in 2023:
- December 25 - Christmas Day
- December 26 - Boxing Day
UK Bank Holidays in 2024
2023 is flying by so if you want to get a head start on next year, here are the Bank Holiday dates you need to add to your calendar:
- January 1 - New Year's Day
- March 29 - Good Friday
- April 1 - Easter Monday
- May 6 - Early May Bank Holiday
- May 27 - Spring Bank Holiday
- August 26 - Summer Bank Holiday
- December 25 - Christmas Day
- December 26 - Boxing Day
As above, Bank Holidays in Scotland and Northern Ireland will differ with both the Battle of the Boyne - and St Andrew's Day also being observed.
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