SHOPPERS will be keen to know whether B&M’s stores are open over the Easter weekend.
Retailers often shut up shop on certain bank holidays to give staff some time off and due to trading regulations.
Is B&M open over Easter?
Discounter B&M’s branches will be open as usual on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday.
On Easter Sunday, all England, Wales and Northern Ireland stores will be closed for the entire day.
Scottish stores will remain open as normal on Easter Sunday.
However, opening hours across B&M’s branches vary from shop to shop, so it’s always best to use the retailer’s store locator on its website.
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You just have to enter your postcode and it will tell you your closest store and its opening hours.
In a normal week, stores are open from 8am until up to 10pm Monday to Saturday and 11am until 5pm on Sundays.
Are other shops open over Easter?
Retailers’ opening hours will vary over the bank holidays, 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.
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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
Which bank holidays are coming in 2024?
There are plenty more bank holidays to come in 2024 – here’s the complete list of what’s to come next year.
England and Wales
- April 1, 2024 – Easter Monday
- 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
Scotland
- April 1, 2024 – Easter Monday
- May 6, 2024 – Early May bank holiday
- May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
- August 5, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
- December 2, 2024 – St Andrew’s Day
- December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- April 1, 2024 – Easter Monday
- May 6, 2024 – Early May bank holiday
- May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
- July 12, 2024 – Battle of the Boyne
- August 26, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day
Everything you need to know about Bank Holidays
Make sure you read this before heading out on a Bank Holiday.