B&Q is one of the UK’s most popular hardware chains, providing customers with essential items for gardens and other projects.
Here, we look at how you can make sure you don’t miss out on shopping there over the Easter weekend.
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Is B&Q open over the Easter Bank Holiday?
B&Q will be open as usual until 8pm, with stores opening at either 7am or 8am across the UK.
They will be shut on Easter Sunday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, in line with the ruling by the UK government.
Stores which are over 280 square metres must close on this day, and as B&Q stores are generally very large, they fall into this bracket.
The only other holiday that shops in these countries must close is Christmas Day.
Stores in Jersey will be closed on Good Friday.
Scottish B&Q stores will remain open as the country doesn’t have any trading restrictions.
It’s best to check on the local store finder on the company’s website in order to make sure that your favoured shop is open to avoid disappointment.
It is still possible to order online, but your items will not arrive on Easter Sunday.
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Are shops closed on the Easter Bank Holiday?
Due to legislation set out by the UK government, stores that are over 280 square metres will have to close.
This means that large supermarket chains such as Asda, Morrisons and Tesco must close their doors for the duration of the day.
However, larger stores in Scotland will open as usual on this day, as there are no trading restrictions in that country.
Stores smaller than 280 square metres are allowed to stay open, as these are classed as smaller shops.
This means that smaller versions of stores such as Sainsbury’s local can remain open with regular opening hours.
Other retailers have no obligation to close on this day, but employers may choose to give their staff the day off.
