SCREWFIX is one of the UK’s most popular DIY stores, selling a wide range of tools and materials to hobbyists and professionals alike.
Here’s everything we know about whether the stores are open on the early May bank holiday.
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Is Screwfix open over the early May bank holiday?
Screwfix has 887 stores nationwide — with 40 new locations set to open in 2024.
They are open seven days a week, with their usual business hours being 6am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm on Saturday, and 9am to 4pm on Sunday.
However, opening times do vary between different branches.
Screwfix is open on most public holidays, including the early May bank holiday, with many operating between 7am and 8pm.
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To find your nearest store and its opening hours, the best bet is to use Screwfix’s store locator.
It really is a good idea to check as the company’s website carries the following warning: “Some of our stores may be temporarily closed or open with reduced opening hours due to reasons out of our control.
“You can check the opening times of your local store on our Store Locator Page before travelling.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
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If your preferred location is not open for any reason, you can always shop online via the Screwfix website — 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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.
However, delivery times may vary.
The opening times of stores generally differ depending on the location and size of the store.
Public transport timings also change 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
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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.
