THE Bank Holiday weekend is a brilliant chance to sharpen up those DIY skills.
But will tool shops be open? Here’s all you need to know about the Late Bank Holiday on May 26, 2025.
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Are DIY stores open during the Spring Bank Holiday?
B&Q
B&Q stores will be OPEN on Bank Holiday Monday, with most locations operating from 7am to 8pm.
However, hours can vary by location, so it’s always best to check the B&Q Store Finder before heading out.
Wickes
Good news for those looking to tackle DIY projects over the long weekend, Wickes’ 228 nationwide stores will be open to customers as normal over the Bank Holiday, though local restrictions apply.
Stores will still be open from 7am to 8pm as normal.
Homebase
Most Homebase stores have now either shut or been taken over by The Range.
Several The Range stores have Homebase garden departments, while others offer kitchens by Homebase.
These stores also sell a range of DIY products that are not part of the Homebase brand.
The Range outlets should be open on Monday as usual.
Use the company’s store finder to locate the details for your closest shop.
Screwfix
Most of Screwfix’s locations will open at 7am and will close at 8pm, as normal.
However, some branches including its Brentford, Ilford and Ringwood stores have been known to vary their opening times on bank holidays.
The following Bank Holiday restrictions apply:
- Nottingham Bulwell – 8am – 6pm
- Erith 8.30am – 4.30pm
- Brentford, Clitheroe Barrow, North Walsham 9am – 4pm
- Ringwood, Ilford, Hornchurch – 10am – 4pm
Check in store to see when your local shop closes, or use the store locator — screwfix.com/stores/
Are DIY stores doing delivery during the May Bank Holiday?
Screwfix
Screwfix will continue to offer its delivery service to stores, sites and homes this Bank Holiday Monday.
If you live in England, Wales or Scotland and ordered by 6pm on Saturday May 24 then your delivery should have arrived before Bank Holiday Monday.
Wickes
In its terms and conditions Wickes said that it is not able to process orders or deliver on UK Bank Holidays or Sundays.
It added that to minimise inconvenience, wherever possible it will try to make one single delivery to you.
This means that if your order contains a mix of products with different lead times, the longest lead time will apply to the whole order.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
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