IKEA shoppers will want to make a note of the retailer’s festive opening hours.
Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year, meaning there is an extra bank holiday on the following Tuesday, December 27.
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This is on top of the usual Boxing Day bank holiday on Monday, December 26.
There is also a bank holiday on January 2 with New Year’s Day also falling on a Sunday.
Ikea has dozens of stores across the country and opening times can vary across the UK.
You can find your nearest Ikea’s opening hours by using the store locator tool on its website.
But times might change slightly from the norm over the bank holiday, so we’ve rounded up everything you need to know.
Is Ikea open over Christmas Bank Holiday?
All Ikea stores will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The majority will then be open at varying times on Boxing Day – the retailer is urging shoppers to check before visiting.
All stores will then be open as usual between December 27 and December 30.
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On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and January 2 opening times may vary across the country.
So it is best to check the store locator on the website to avoid a wasted trip.
Are shops closed on the Bank Holiday?
The majority of retailers have confirmed the days people will be able to shop in their stores over the Christmas period.
Most shops and supermarkets will be closed for certain days in order to give staff some much-needed time off.
Almost all stores across the UK are shut on Christmas Day, but there are also a handful of retailers that won’t open on Boxing Day either.
Opening hours can vary from branch to branch, so check your local store times before you make the trip.
Most big retailers will have their opening times listed on their websites.
We’ve rounded up a full list of high street shops and supermarkets’ opening and closing times over the festive period.
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