Retailers across the UK have warned customers of store closures over the weekend. Government rules state that stores across England and Wales must remain closed for business on Easter Sunday, April 20, if they are larger than 280 square metres.

, DIY stores and your favourite fashion are among those that will . Major brands will be open later and close earlier on some days this weekend. As a result, anyone banking on visiting their local homeware or hardware store should check local opening hours before making the journey.

When it comes to home improvement, Wickes is second only to B&Q.

And just like its competitor, the opening of your nearest Wickes depends on its location in the UK. The retailer's full opening hours over the Easter weekend are as follows:

England and Wales

• Thursday, April 17: 7am to 8pm
• Good Friday, April 18: 7am to 8pm
• Saturday, April 19: 7am to 7pm
• Easter Sunday, April 20: Closed
• Easter Monday, April 21: 7am to 8pm
• Tuesday, April 22: 7am to 8pm

Scotland

• Thursday, April 17: 7am to 8pm
• Good Friday, April 18: 7am to 8pm
• Saturday, April 19: 7am to 7pm
• Easter Sunday, April 20: 7am to 8pm
• Easter Monday, April 21: 7am to 8pm
• Tuesday, April 22: 7am to 8pm

Across the UK, B&Q branches will be open from 7am to 8pm on Good Friday and Saturday.

However, stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, except in Scotland, where they will open from 9am to 6pm. On Easter Monday, your local B&Q should be open from 7am or 8am until 8pm.

• Good Friday, April 18: 7am to 8pm
• Saturday, April 19: 7am to 8pm
• Easter Sunday, April 20: Closed (Scotland stores open 9am to 6pm)
• Easter Monday, April 21: 7am-8pm

You can use B&Q's store finder to locate your local branch and check its opening hours.

Screwfix has 900 branches across the UK, which offer a large range of trade tools and goods.

Stores will be open as usual this weekend. However, all stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Only stores in Scotland will be open on the day from 9am to 4pm.

• Good Friday, April 18: 6am to 8pm
• Saturday, April 19: 7am to 6pm
• Easter Sunday, April 20: Closed (Scotland stores open 9am to 4pm)
• Easter Monday, April 21: 6am to 8pm

The ScrewFix store locator on its website is a handy tool to check the opening times of your local branch.

Keen gardeners hoping to stock up on tools, equipment, or even new garden furniture will find adjusted opening hours for the Easter bank holiday.

Stores in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will be open from 8am to 8pm on Good Friday and 8am to 7pm on Saturday.

However, branches will be closed on Easter Sunday, except for those in Scotland or Ireland, which will operate normal trading hours.

• Good Friday, April 18: 8am to 8pm
• Saturday, April 19: 8am to 7pm
• Easter Sunday, April 20: Closed (Scotland stores open 10.30am to 4pm)
• Easter Monday, April 21: 8am to 8pm

Homebase has advised that opening hours may vary slightly at some of its stores around the country, so it's recommended to use the store locator to check the timings of your local branch.