Overview

• The discount chain confirmed closures on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day for all UK locations, citing employee welfare.
• All branches will finish trading at 5pm on Christmas Eve to allow staff additional time with family and friends.
• The announcement was made at Home Bargains’ annual conference and shared on the company’s social media channels.
• A spokesperson said the move recognises colleagues’ hard work and reflects the company’s family-run values.
• The policy continues recent festive practice and positions Home Bargains among the first major retailers to formalise 2025 holiday hours, affecting more than 28,500 employees.