SHOPPERS will be keen to know whether B&M's stores are open over the bank holiday weekend.
Retailers often shut up shop on certain bank holidays to give staff some time off and due to trading regulations.
Bank holiday dates can change each year, and in 2024 the August holiday will fall on Monday, May 26.
Saturday, August 24 and Sunday August 25 are normal days of trading.
Is B&M open over the August bank holiday?
Discounter B&M's branches are open as usual throughout the August bank holiday and on Monday, May 26.
However, opening hours across its estate may vary from shop to shop, so it's always best to use the retailer's store locator on its website.
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You just have to enter your postcode and it will tell you your closest store and its opening hours.
In a normal week, stores are open from 8am until up to 10pm Monday to Saturday and 11am until 5pm on Sundays.
Are other shops open over the bank holiday?
Retailers' opening hours vary over the bank holiday, so you should check each specific store to avoid a wasted journey.
Most supermarkets and large high street chains have store locators on their website which you can use to find the opening hours for your nearest branch.
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The opening times of stores generally vary depending on the location and size of the store.
Public transport timings also vary on bank holiday, so ensure you check the timetables to avoid any travel troubles
Which bank holidays are coming in 2024?
There are plenty more bank holidays to come in 2024 - here's the complete list of what's to come next year.
England and Wales
- August 26, 2024 - Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
Scotland
- August 5, 2024 - Summer bank holiday
- December 2, 2024 - St Andrew's Day
- December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- July 12, 2024 - Battle of the Boyne
- August 26, 2024 - Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 - Boxing Day
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