MoneyShopping & DealsHome BargainsHome Bargains has confirmed that all of its more than 600 UK stores will close for three days10:59, 25 Aug 2026Home Bargains has announced that all of its more than 600 UK stores will shut their doors for three days.‌The much-loved discount retailer was founded in 1976 and has become a firm favourite among millions of shoppers, thanks to its vast selection of homeware, garden and outdoor products, toys, branded goods, and much more. Home Bargains, which employs around 28,000 staff, confirmed on Tuesday that its stores will close on Christmas Day, December 25, Boxing Day, December 26, and New Year's Day, January 1.‌While no further comment has been made at this stage, when Home Bargains announced the same news in 2025, a spokesperson said: "Our colleagues work incredibly hard throughout the year, and we want to recognise that commitment. As a family-run business, we understand the importance of spending time with family and friends, particularly over the holidays.‌"We're proud to give our teams additional time off to enjoy the festive season." Headquartered in Liverpool, TJ Morris Ltd, trading as Home Bargains, is one of the UK's fastest-growing discount retailers and the country's biggest independent grocer.Tom Morris opened the first Home Bargains store in Liverpool in 1976, originally trading as Home and Bargain, and the brand has since grown into a nationwide retail giant, beloved for its bargain-priced homeware, food, beauty products and toys. Statistics released earlier this year revealed that Home Bargains' revenue rose by 7.9% to £4.5bn in its most recent full financial year, driven by estate expansions, relocations and in-store growth.Article continues belowFifteen new stores opened in the year to June 30, 2025, bringing the total number to 632.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌New YearBoxing DayChristmasTom MorrisToysChristmas shoppingBeauty productsHome Bargains