Abstract: A holder for plastic and paper bags for receiving and retaining various types and sizes of bags for convenient storage for later re-use of the bags. The holder includes a container for plastic bags, the container including a top opening to receive collapsed or wadded plastic bags to be stored, and a bottom opening accessible to a user to allow withdrawal of a stored plastic bag for re-use. Al least one hook is provided on the holder for hanging plastic or paper bags having openings that define handles, so that the handles can be hung on the hooks. A spring clip can be provided on the outer surface of the container for receiving and holding folded paper bags for later re-use.