There's no denying Brits love a bank holiday outing to their local DIY store, even more so with the added bonus of good weather and further easing of lockdown restrictions.
The long weekend tends to be a very busy time for shoppers, and with the extra time on their hands many people will be planning to give their homes a bit of a makeover, or finish off all those odd little DIY jobs that need sorting.
So a visit to the DIY stores will be top of the priority list.
Home makeovers have risen in popularity since the start of the pandemic, with so much time spent at home Brits have become pros when it comes to their own DIY projects.
Many of the UK's DIY stores have sales and offers that shoppers can take advantage of whilst out and about over the weekend. Family favourite Wilko currently has discounts in all departments. Keen gardeners can pick up plant pots for a money-saving 20% off, and you can also find 2 for £16 deals on Wilko paint.
There are many more offers that can be found online and in store, like this Flash Mop, £30 which is half price at £15 and this Wilko BBQ Kettle Grill 44cm, £20 (RRP £30).
Homebase and B&Q shoppers can also find some unmissable deals on plants and paint – perfect for all those indoor and outdoor DIY jobs., and there are some fantastic clearance offers that you may want to snap up at Wickes and Argos .
Thankfully all major DIY retailers will be open, allowing shoppers to visit their favourite DIY store to browse and buy all those much needed essentials.
Since opening times over the long bank holiday weekend will vary from store-to-store, it is best to check specific opening times before you head out. We have listed the opening times for major retailers such as B&Q, Wilko and Argos below to help you.
DIY store opening times
B&Q
- Bank Holiday Sunday: The store will be operating normal Sunday hours
- Bank Holiday Monday – 7am – 8pm
You can check specific opening hours with the store locator here.
Homebase
- Bank Holiday Sunday: The store will be operating normal Sunday hours
- Bank Holiday Monday – 8am – 7pm
You can check specific opening hours with the store locator here.
Wilko
- Sunday : The store will be operating normal Sunday hours
- Bank Holiday Monday – Stores will operating normal hours
You can check specific opening hours with the store locator here.
Argos
Argos standalone stores will have varying opening times. You can check specific opening hours using the store locator here.
Shoppers are advised to check opening times for their local Sainsbury's store before heading out.
Wickes
- Bank Holiday Sunday: The store will be operating normal Sunday hours
- Bank Holiday Monday – 7am – 8pm
You can check specific opening hours with the store locator here.
Screwfix
- Bank Holiday Sunday: The store will be operating normal Sunday hours
- Bank Holiday Monday – 7am – 8pm
You can check specific opening hours with the store locator here.
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