Not all B&Qs are created equal. In Scotland, for example, Bank Holidays are treated like a nuclear event—some stores close entirely, while others run reduced hours. Meanwhile, in England, you’re more likely to find them open, but with a skeleton crew who’ve been surviving on biscuits and regret.
Pro tip: Never trust a national holiday without Googling your local store. I once drove 45 minutes to a B&Q in Margate on a Bank Holiday, only to find a note taped to the door that said, “Gone to the beach. Back Tuesday.” I’m not kidding—this is a true story, and I still have trust issues.
