Wickes opening and closing hours for August Bank Holiday Monday 2019
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BANK holiday Monday is here - with many of us eagerly awaiting an extra day away from work, and some extra time to get things done.
And if you're looking to do a little DIY over the three-day weekend, Wickes is a good place to start.
When is Wickes open over the August bank holiday weekend?
Wickes stores will be open on Sunday and Monday but opening times may vary.
The opening hours will be similar to their regular opening times, but it is best to call your local stores individually to check.
Most Wickes stores open at 8am nationwide but again, opening hours do vary.
How can I find the opening hours for my local Wickes store?
Closing times can vary from store to store, so it's best to check your local branch.
It's important to do this before heading out shopping on the bank holiday to avoid disappointment.
What is a bank holiday?
A bank holiday is a public holiday in the UK when most people are given an extra day off work.
It was Liberal MP John Lubbock who first tabled the Bank Holidays Act of 1871 and said its aim was to ease pressure on workers by giving them an extra four days off.
At that point, those days were Easter Monday, the first Monday in August, Whit Monday and Boxing Day.
Over the years more have been added, and England and Wales now has a total of eight bank holidays - including Good Friday, Christmas Day, May Day and New Year's Day.
Scotland has nine and Northern Ireland has ten.
They were given the name bank holidays as banks are closed - and if they can't do business, no-one else can.
Similarly, schools are shut on bank holidays, and transport services are often scaled back.
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