May Day bank holiday 2025 opening times for B&Q, Homebase, Wickes, and ScrewFix
If you’re planning on finally doing that DIY project or sprucing up the garden this Early May Bank Holiday, you might need a few supplies.
Thankfully – unlike over Easter – most major DIY stores across the UK are still open today.
However, some may have restricted hours, and the delivery service timings may be different.
Here, we take a look at the opening times for B&Q, Wickes, Screwfix, and the Range, which has taken over several Homebase stores.
When is B&Q open on bank holiday Monday?
B&Q stores will be open as normal across the UK this bank holiday Monday.
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To double check your branch, you can use B&Q’s store finder.
When is ScrewFix open on bank holiday Monday?
On bank holiday Monday most Screwfix stores are open from 7am – 8pm.
However, the following stores will be open during the below hours:
- Nottingham Bulwell: 8am – 6pm
- Erith: 8.30am – 4.30pm
- Brentford, Clitheroe Barrow and North Walsham: 9am – 4pm
- Ringwood, Ilford and Hornchurch: 10am – 4pm
The chain will continue to offer its delivery service to stores, sites and homes.
Use the ScrewFix store finder, meanwhile, to double check your local branch’s opening times.
When are The Range and Homebase stores open on bank holiday Monday?
Most Homebase stores have now closed or been taken over by The Range.
Several Range stores have Homebase garden centres, however, and a few sell Homebase kitchens. They also sell non-Homebase branded DIY products.
The Range outlets should all be open as usual on Monday, but it’s worth checking the chain’s store finder for details on your closest shop.
When are Wickes stores open on bank holiday Monday?
Wickes is open as normal in all stores across the UK, the retailer has confirmed.
Normal opening hours for Mondays are 7am to 8pm.
For full opening hours, check Wickes’ store finder here.
What about supermarkets, post offices and banks?
You can find full details of supermarket opening hours here, as well as whether post offices and banks are open here.
A version of this article was first published on March 30, 2024.
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