THE August bank holiday is the perfect time to pick up a new summer outfit or three – but only if you know the opening times of your favourite stores.
Here’s everything you’ll need to know if you’re planning to visit a Next this Monday.
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When is Next open over the bank holiday?
Next stores typically open between 8am and 9am and close between 6pm and 10pm.
Most outlets are scheduled to be open on bank holiday Monday.
However, many are set to be closed on Sunday 25.
Hours will differ around the country, so you’ll need to check with your local branch to be sure they’re open.
How can I find the opening hours for my local Next store?
Opening times will vary from store to store, so it’s always important to check before setting off.
You can do this using the store finder on Next’s website.
Checking in advance guarantees you can avoid disappointment.
Bank or public holidays do not have to be given to employees as paid leave, an employer can decide whether to include bank holidays as part of a worker’s statutory leave.
What bank holidays are remaining in 2019?
Workers in England and Wales get eight bank holidays every year.
After the summer bank holiday is Christmas Day, followed closely by Boxing Day, and then New Year’s Day.
The UK currently has fewer bank holidays than most other European countries.
Recent years have seen some people pushing for extra holidays to honour the patron saints days of the constituent countries of the UK.
Why do Scotland and Northern Ireland have more bank holidays?
Scotland has nine bank holidays a year while Northern Ireland has ten.
Those extra days mark events of particular significance in each country’s culture.
In Scotland, January 2 is a bank holiday because of the extra importance of Hogmanay and New Year’s in the country.
St Andrew’s Day is also a public holiday, though has to be taken instead of another bank holiday.
As well as St. Patrick’s Day, Northern Ireland has a holiday on July 12 to mark the triumph of protestant William of Orange at the Battle of the Boyne.
