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COVID-19: Temporary IKEA store closures

Last updated: 15 September 2021. Please note, this article will no longer be updated.

There are currently a small number of temporary store closures due to Covid-19.

When there have been temporary closures impacting countries where Ingka Group operates, details have been listed in this article. 

The primary concern for IKEA is the health and safety of our co-workers and customers. As there are unique circumstances in the 32 countries where Ingka Group has stores located, evaluations and decisions have been and are taken based on the local situation. 
 

Australia

Six stores in Australia are currently closed. Read more here.

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