BANK holiday weekend is the perfect time to brush up on your DIY skills.
But will the tool shops be open? Here’s everything you need to know to.
Are DIY stores open over Easter?
B&Q
All major DIY shops will be shut on Easter Sunday – including B&Q.
But it will be open normal hours for the rest of the weekend.
Friday 2nd April: 7am – 8pm
Saturday 3rd April: 7am – 8pm
Sunday 4th April: CLOSED
Monday 5th April: 7am – 8pm
Screwfix
Screwfix will also be closed on Easter Sunday, but open for the rest of the weekend.
Friday 2nd April: 7am – 8pm
Saturday 3rd April: 7am – 6pm
Sunday 4th April: CLOSED
Monday 5th April: 7am – 8pm
Wickes
Wickes will open for business as usual – except for on Easter Sunday.
Friday 2nd April: 7am – 8pm
Saturday 3rd April: 7am – 7pm
Sunday 4th April: CLOSED
Monday 5th April: 7am – 8pm
Are DIY stores doing delivery over Easter?
B&Q
Home delivery from B&Q will be operating as normal over the Easter break.
Standard delivery costs £5, but it’s free for orders over £50.
They also offer a click and collect option – but orders cannot be collected on Sunday as the shop is closed.
Their website states that orders placed on or before Saturday 3 April will be available to collect on Monday 5 April.
Screwfix
Delivery will continue as usual – but delays are expected due to the bank holiday weekend.
Screwfix have asked customers to allow an additional 24 hours for their order to arrive.
Click & Collect is another option if you need your tools in a hurry.
Wickes
Wickes will continue as normal – but they are not able to deliver to all UK addresses.
Customers will have to enter their postcode online to check if they are eligible.
Slight delays can be expected over the Easter weekend.
A Click & Collect service is also available at Wickes.
Their website states that Click & Collect orders placed on or before Saturday 3 April will be available to collect from Monday 5 April.
