SHOPPERS at B&Q keen to do some DIY over the New Year bank holiday should check when the stores are open before making the trip.

The hours that shops open and close over the holiday period are different from the opening times shoppers are familiar with.

Check when your local B&Q branch is open this Christmas

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Check when your local B&Q branch is open this Christmas Credit: Reuters

Because B&Q counts as an essential shop, the store will stay open regardless of the Tier your area is in.

Remember to double check your local B&Q branch to see when it is open during the festive period.

What are B&Q’s opening hours over New Year?

B&Q will remain open on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

But the hours will be reduced – from 7am to 4pm on December 31, and 10am to 4pm on January 1.

What were B&Q’s opening hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

The majority of the shops were open from 7am-4pm on Christmas Eve.

B&Q then shut on Christmas Day.

What were B&Q’s opening hours after Christmas until New Year?

B&Q also shut its stores on Boxing Day to give its workers a rest.

The retailer then reopened at 10am on December 27, with reduced hours.

The majority of stores are open between 7am until 8pm from December 28 until December 30.

We’ve taken a look at Irish creams from Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Sainsbury’s to see how they compare to Baileys.

We’ve also rounded up all the major supermarkets festive opening hours

To help you save big on Christmas shopping fillers, we compiled the ultimate list of festive treats for under a fiver. 

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This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk

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