Find out when the popular retailer is planning to close this year.
It might still be August, but some retailers on the high street are already beginning to think about the Christmas period. One of them is Home Bargains.
The discount chain has officially confirmed to the Daily Record that it will be closing all 76 stores across Scotland on three specific days. It will come in handy for those who are planning a trip later in the year.
All shops will be remaining closed on Christmas Day (December 25), Boxing Day (December 26) and New Year’s Day (January 1). It follows similar moves made by the retailer over the years to ensure staff are giving plenty of time with their loved ones over the holidays.
Like many major brands on the UK high street, the bargain firm often switches up its hours in the build-up to Christmas. While it was always common to remain closed on December 25, the decision to remain so on the two following days has become a more recent tradition.
In the past, many would reopen for the all important Boxing Day and New Year sale events. However, this was changed as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic, leading quite a few to keep their doors closed.
While Home Bargains has not provided an official comment, a spokesperson has told the Daily Record in previous years: “We know how hard all our colleagues have worked throughout the year.
“Being a family-run business, we recognise the importance of spending quality time with our loved ones. Therefore, we feel it is only right to support our valued store teams by giving them extended time off around Christmas and New Year.”
Alongside remaining closed on these three days, the discounter has also been known to close a little bit earlier on Christmas Eve. In the past, it has operated at reduced hours, with many tending to close at around 5pm, although this may potentially differ this December.
The decision hasn’t just affected all Scottish stores, as all 617 stores across the UK will be closed on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year this year. Shoppers can find their local store by using the store locator tool.
While it might seem very early to be considering Christmas just now, Home Bargains is usually popular during the holiday period since it offers affordable prices across seasonal must-haves, such as decorations, gift wrapping and décor items including candles and wreaths.
To gear up for the inevitably busy time of year, the bargain retail chain has already begun to stock its Christmas range ahead of schedule. In fact, the firm teased its loyal 1.2 million Instagram followers with a ‘sneak peek’ of its upcoming festive range.
On the retailer’s website, shoppers will already find everything from trees and gift sets to adorable seasonal ornaments, such as ceramic LED houses and pastel gingerbread houses. The popular Polar Express collection has also made a return for 2026.
Based on the iconic 2004 animated Christmas film, the seasonal range comes with a selection of themed velour pyjamas for the whole family, making them perfect for cosy Christmas movie marathons, lazy mornings and for Christmas morning itself.
Despite the early announcement, some shoppers already seem to be delighted, as many have responded to Home Bargains’ Christmas range under its Instagram reel. One such comment read: “Oh wow I can’t wait. It all looks fabulous.”
Another eager customer wrote: “Stop I’m so excited!!!!”
And someone else added: “Died and gone to Christmas heaven.”
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