Home Bargains, B&M, Primark and Dunelm Easter opening times (2025)

As the Easter weekend approaches, shoppers will be keen to know whether their favourite high-street stores are open

With Easter weekend here, many will be looking to take advantage of the extra days off to do some shopping. The four-day break from April 18-21 presents a perfect opportunity to update your wardrobe or tackle a DIY project - but this requires the shops to be open.

The Easter weekend will affect the opening hours of some of Britain's most popular stores, including Home Bargains, Primark, Dunelm, and more. Easter Sunday is on April 20 this year, but according to the GOV.UK calendar, it's not considered a bank holiday in the UK like Good Friday, April 18, and Easter Monday, April 21.

Saturday, April 19, holds no particular significance in relation to Easter, so most people will treat it as a normal day. Many will use the long weekend as an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, and perhaps shop at their favourite high-street retailers.

However, the bank holiday and Easter weekend could potentially affect these shops' opening and closing times. We've looked into a few, but remember that this can vary depending on your location. It's always best to check local websites or in-store notices ahead of the Easter weekend, reports Plymouth Live.

B&M has announced that all its stores in England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday. However, its Scottish stores will operate as usual on April 20.

Home Bargains, The Range and Dunelm are among the retailers that will be shut on Easter Sunday. This isn't a choice made by the firms themselves, but rather a legal obligation. As per GOV.UK, any shop in England and Wales larger than 280 square metres is required to close on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. However, customers can still do their shopping over the weekend as most stores will be open on Friday, Saturday and Monday.

It's always advisable to verify online, as individual store hours may differ. More information can be found on the B&M website here. If you need to check the opening times for other stores, you can do so here for Home Bargains. Dunelm's website has the latest information, as does The Range's online page.

Primark stores will also be closed on Easter Sunday due to the same law, but shoppers can still visit in the days leading up to Easter Sunday. Most stores will operate as usual on Good Friday and Saturday, and will reopen on the bank holiday Monday.

It's best to check the Primark website for the most accurate information. There, you can find your nearest store and check its opening hours.

The size of the shop seems to be the determining factor in whether the law applies, meaning specific chains like Greggs will operate as usual on Easter Sunday. The popular bakery chain, famous for its sausage rolls, pasties and variety of sweet treats, will cater to customers throughout most of the Easter weekend, ensuring fans don't miss out on their favourite baked goods over the extended break.

While some larger branches will shut on Easter Sunday, smaller ones won't have to. The simplest way to check if your local Greggs is open on Easter Sunday is to use the online Shop Finder, which provides the most up-to-date information.

All you need is your postcode to locate your nearest branches. Alternatively, next time you're in Greggs, you could inquire with the staff about their Easter Sunday opening hours.