HOME Bargains is one of Brit shoppers’ favourite destinations for cheap, high-quality homeware.
However, like many other shops on the August Bank Holiday, the chain might be adjusting its opening hours.
Home Bargains’ August Bank Holiday opening hours
Home Bargains will be remaining open on August 25, 2025, so customers can do some shopping on their day off.
However, most locations will be operating under reduced hours.
The chain only closes fully on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday, as there are laws requiring large shops to close on these holidays.
The chain normally opens its doors at 8am and closes again at 8pm, but check in-store to see if your branch will adjust its hours, or you can use Home Bargains’ store locator tool.
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The August Bank Holiday often sees shoppers flocking to stores to buy items including gardenware and BBQs, as they enjoy the warmer weather.
Its range of artificial plants, including a beautiful cherry tree, regularly flies off the shelves alongside their elephant-shaped garden lamps.
The chain stocks real olive trees which can transform your garden into a Mediterranean paradise for just £19.99.
Home Bargains’ incredible journey
Home Bargains was first opened in Liverpool in 1976 by its founder, Tom Morris, who was just 21 years old when he launched the store.
Now, the chain is one of the largest privately held companies in the UK.
As of August 2025, there are over 600 Home Bargains shops across the country.
2025 bank holidays
England and Wales
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Scotland
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 1, 2025 – St Andrew’s Day
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 1, 2025 – St Andrew’s Day (substitute day)
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
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