A MAJOR bargain chain with 600 locations will close all stores and give staff a break this Easter.
will be shutting all its stores across England and Wales on Easter Sunday, which falls on April 20.

It means staff can enjoy a rest before opening again on 9am on Easter Monday.
And it's not the only store closing for the occasion; Aldi, B&M, Sainsbury's and Tesco will also close.
But brands which have smaller express stores, such as and may choose to keep these stores open.
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The bargain retailer always closes its stores during major bank holidays, such as New Year's Day, Christmas Day, and Easter.
The day off is part of which state that shops in England and Wales larger than 280 square metres have to close on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.
A spokesperson for the brand said: “On Easter Sunday, our stores are closed, with the exception of our Scottish stores.
“Most stores will open from 9am to 6pm on Good Friday and Easter Monday; however, there may be some variance, so we advise checking the special opening times on our store locator.”
Find your nearest store by visiting storelocator.homebargains.
You can find your nearest location on the map, click on the “store detail” section, and it will give you the exact opening times of your branch.
Generally, Home Bargains' Easter opening times are as follows:
- Good Friday: 9am-6pm
- Easter Sunday – CLOSED
- Easter Monday – 9am-6pm
Shoppers have been flocking to the bargain store to stock up on its Easter range.
Customers have raved about its“cute”; bunny-shaped fillable eggs which can be used for sweets or evenplants.
The product for 99p and is just one of many items shoppers have loved.
A Kinder Egg surprise, scanning at £12.99, has also been causing a storm.
If you're keen to visit the store this spring, check out our piece on secret Home Bargains codes
How many UK bank holidays are there in 2025?
There are a fair few in 2025. Here's the complete list of what's to come.
England and Wales
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Scotland
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- 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
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- July 14, 2025 – Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) (substitute day)
- 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