The UK DIY industry is booming and has been ever since the first Covid lockdown. More and more homeowners are doing it themselves rather than calling in tradespeople, especially with the cost of living crisis developing into a catastrophe.
Last year, Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q and Screwfix announced pre-tax profits of £756m in the year to 31 March, up 634%. Growth is set to continue, with the global industry now worth close to £600billion.
The upcoming Queen's Platinum Jubilee four-day bank holiday will see thousands head to DIY outlets up and down the country, looking to make some home improvements in time for the summer. However, to avoid journeys to your local DIY branch resulting in you finding the doors closed, we've got the latest opening times for major chains.
Homebase
Most Homebase outlets will operate normal bank holiday hours, with the DIY chain set to open their doors from 9am until 6pm, but this will depend on the store. Check here to find your branch's official times.
B&Q
Shoppers can visit their local B&Q between 8am to 8pm during the bank holiday weekend. These times are for larger branches, but to be absolutely sure you can visit, reference the brand's store finder which will display times for your nearest store.
Wickes
Wickes has announced its bank holiday opening hours. Open until 6pm on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June, Wickes stores will be closing two hours earlier than the usual 8pm. The retailer will continue to trade as usual until 7pm on Saturday 4th June and will be open to customers on Sunday 5th June from 10am-4pm in England and Wales and 9am to 5pm throughout Scotland
Screwfix
Screwfix's normal opening hours Monday to Friday are 7am-8pm at most locations, while on Saturday they usually shut their doors at 6pm then 4pm on Sundays. This pattern is set to continue and can be confirmed here.
Toolstation
Opening every weekday at 7am and closing at 8pm, the bank holiday will see many outlets close an hour earlier than usual on Platinum Jubilee long weekend's Thursday and Friday. Click here to find out your local branch's opening hours.
