It’s set to be a glorious August bank holiday weekend with temperatures expected to reach the mid twenties, and festivals going ahead after a year-long hiatus.
Whatever your plans might be for the long weekend, it’s worth noting when all the major stores open, as some are likely to shut early to mark the public holiday.
You can find out when your local supermarket will open here, but if you’re planning a shopping spree then it might be worth checking out this handy list.
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Primark, B&M, Tk Maxx, Home Bargains, Ikea and B&Q are often especially busy at the weekends and this week is likely to be no different.
If you are planning a trip to any of these stores then it’s always worth checking out your local store finder too, just to be sure.
Primark
Primark’s flagship Bristol store is open between the hours of 9am and 8pm Monday - Saturday and 10.30am - 5pm on Sundays.
It is likely to be trading on Bank Holiday Monday during usual Monday hours, but it is worth checking its website for more information.
B&M
Most B&M stores are open between 8am and 8pm Monday - Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sundays.
According to its website, B&M will be open between 8am and 8pm on Bank Holiday Monday.
Ikea
Ikea is open between 10am and 9pm Monday - Saturday and 11am and 5pm on Sundays.
As its website states, the store will be open from 10am to 9pm on Bank Holiday Monday.
Home Bargains
Home Bargains stores are typically open from 8am to 6pm Monday - Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
The store is yet to publish any changes to its timings for bank holiday Monday, so it is likely they will stay the same.
You can use the Home Bargains store locator to check when your local store is open.
B&Q
B&Q is open between 7am and 8pm Monday - Saturday and 10am and 4pm on Sundays.
The retailer's hours are unlikely to change over the long Bank Holiday weekend in August.
You can check your local individual store here.
Tk Maxx
Tk Maxx's usual opening hours are 9am to 8pm Monday - Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sundays.
Some Tk Maxx stores will be open during Sunday hours on Bank Holiday Monday but it is unclear if that applies to its Broadmead store.
It is worth checking the store locator here for more information.
Matalan
Matalan's opening hours vary from store to store, but most of its Bristol outlets are open between 9am and 8pm Monday - Friday, 9am and 7pm on Saturdays and 10.30 and 4.30pm on Sundays.
Most stores are likely to operate Sunday hours on Bank Holiday Monday, but again, it is worth checking the store locator.
