The first Bank Holiday of 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 1, as it does annually. It comes just days after the elusive "Twixmas" period, which many would agree goes by in a blur. January 1, New Year's Day , is an important date for many retail workers.
Some are expected to arrive at work bright and early, while others enjoy an extra day off. For the high street giants that will be opening, some homeware stores will welcome customers later than normal this Wednesday. Discount retailer B&M is among those that will unlock its doors after being closed over Christmas.
Meanwhile, Poundland remains shut to the public. Express.co.
uk has rounded up the latest New Year's Eve and New Year's Day opening times for the nation's favourite retailers - whether you're in the market for some post-Christmas retail therapy or need to do a big food shop. Poundland In October, Poundland confirmed that it would keep its stores closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day as a thank you for its colleagues’ hard work over the last 12 months. Normal opening hours will resume on Thursday, January 2.
Next Next has more than 450 stores across the UK and is known for selling everything from clothing to homeware. Anyone hoping to visit a store today, New Year’s Eve, should know that most sites will open at reduced hours, from 9am to 5pm. All stores will remain closed on January 1.
John Lewis Normal trading hours resumed for John Lewis sites across the UK on December 27, but this will change from today, Ne.