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Shops in Britain are generally open Monday to Saturday, 0900 to 1730. Many department stores are open until 1800 and have a “late night” on Wednesday or Thursday until 1900 or 2000. Larger shops in major towns and cities also open for six hours on Sunday between 1000 and 1800, although opening hours vary.
In small towns and villages, shops often close for one afternoon a week (commonly Wednesday) and some shut for an hour at lunchtime. In many cities and towns, selected large supermarkets (such as Tesco and Sainsburys) are open 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday.
Sales
All the major department stores and high street shops have their sales in the days following Christmas and through January. One of the most prestigious sales is at Harrods in early January, where queues usually form days before the sale begins. Summer sales are normally held in July, but the dates vary depending on the shop. Many stores carry sale racks all year. |
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