IKEA shoppers hoping to shop at the retailer over the Easter weekend should make a note of the changed opening hours.
Easter Sunday falls on April 9 this year, meaning there are two Bank Holidays on Good Friday, April 7, and the following Monday, April 10.
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Ikea has dozens of stores across the country and opening times vary across the UK.
However, all Ikea stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 9.
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 normal hours over the Bank Holiday, so we’ve rounded up everything you need to know.
Is Ikea open over the Easter Bank Holiday?
All Ikea stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Many will also open for reduced periods on the Good Friday and Easter Monday Bank Holidays.
For example, Gateshead is open 10am to 7pm on both these Bank Holidays – but you should check individual stores before visiting.
Use the store locator on the website to avoid a wasted trip.
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All stores will then be open as usual from April 11.
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 long Easter weekend.
Most shops and supermarkets will be closed for certain days in order to give staff some much-needed time off.
Many stores across the UK are shut on Easter Sunday.
Bigger shops are required to close on Easter Day as government rules say that any shops in England and Wales larger than 280 square metres must close on Easter Sunday, as well as Christmas Day.
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 supermarkets closing over the Easter weekend.
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This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk
