As the festive period approaches, shoppers planning a trip to IKEA, B&Q or Argos on New Year's Day 2026 should check opening hours in advance, as times vary by location. Based on the Manchester branch, IKEA's New Year opening times are available, but customers are advised to verify with their local store.
B&Q has published its Christmas and New Year opening hours, which can be found using the retailer's online store locator. For Argos, most standalone stores will be open from 9am to 7pm on New Year's Eve and from 9am to 8pm on New Year's Day. Argos outlets inside Sainsbury's will follow the supermarket's hours.
Christmas Eve falls on Wednesday, making Christmas Day Thursday and Boxing Day Friday. This creates a weekend in the 'twixmas' period, potentially causing confusion. Shoppers are encouraged to use the store locators for the most up-to-date information on their local branches.
