THE early May bank holiday is just around the corner — the first of two public holidays during the month.
Here’s everything you need to know about John Lewis‘ opening times over the bank holiday.
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Is John Lewis open during early May bank holiday?
John Lewis is open over the bank holiday, but trading hours vary from store to store.
If you’re planning a visit to the upmarket department store, which is owned by the same parent company as Waitrose, the best idea is to check the retailer’s store locator tool to see when your chosen branch is open.
Otherwise, many of the shops around the country are closing a couple of hours early — 9am to 6pm instead of the usual 9am to 8pm.
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Will shops be closed over early May bank holiday?
Thousands of shops are set to close over the early May bank holiday.
This is to give staff more time to spend with their families and some well earned time off.
So people looking to plan a shopping trip over the long weekend should be sure to check when their favourite stores are open.
Despite operating hours changing over the bank holiday, you are still able to shop online as usual.
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However, delivery times may vary.
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.
What are the bank holidays in 2024?
There are plenty more bank holidays to come in 2024 — here’s the complete list.
England and Wales
- March 31, 2024 – Easter Sunday
- 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
- January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day
Scotland
- 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
- January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day
- January 2, 2025 – 2nd New Year’s 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
- January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day
Everything you need to know about Bank Holidays
Make sure you read this before heading out on a Bank Holiday.
This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk
