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THE early May bank holiday is just around the corner — the first of two public holidays during the month.
Here's everything you need to know about John Lewis' opening times over the bank holiday.
John Lewis is open over the bank holiday, but trading hours vary from store to store.
If you're planning a visit to the upmarket department store, which is owned by the same parent company as Waitrose, the best idea is to check the retailer's store locator tool to see when your chosen branch is open.
Otherwise, many of the shops around the country are closing a couple of hours early — 9am to 6pm instead of the usual 9am to 8pm.
Thousands of shops are set to close over the early May bank holiday.
This is to give staff more time to spend with their families and some well earned time off.
So people looking to plan a shopping trip over the long weekend should be sure to check when their favourite stores are open.
Despite operating hours changing over the bank holiday, you are still able to shop online as usual.
However, delivery times may vary.
The opening times of stores generally differ depending on the location and size of the store.
Public transport timings also change on bank holidays, so ensure you check the timetables to avoid any travel troubles.
There are plenty more bank holidays to come in 2024 — here's the complete list.
Make sure you read this before heading out on a Bank Holiday.
Get all the other opening times and bank holiday news here.
