What's open on Boxing Day 2025 in United Kingdom?
Boxing Day 2025 falls on 26 December 2025.
Boxing Day is one of the biggest retail days of the year in the UK — most shops open early for the sales, while banks and offices stay shut.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NHS Urgent Treatment Centres24/7 Duty Open 24/7 across bank holidays for urgent non-life-threatening medical care Editorial111 | Urgent Care & Clinics | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 nhs.uk |
BP Connect & M&S Forecourt24/7 Duty Motorway and trunk road forecourts open 24/7 on all UK bank holidays including Christmas Day Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 bp.com |
Official | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00-18:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Official | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 08:00-20:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 09:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 primark.com |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 boots.com |
Official | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 06:00-19:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Official | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00-18:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 08:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 aldi.co.uk |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 08:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 lidl.co.uk |
Official | Convenience Stores | Reduced hours | 08:00-21:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Official | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Official | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 09:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 argos.co.uk |
Editorial | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Open | 09:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 superdrug.com |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Reduced hours | 10:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 johnlewis.com |
| Restaurants & Cafes | Open | 08:00–23:00 | 2026-04-20 mcdonalds.co.uk | |
Self-service parcel pickup and drop-off available 24/7 365 days a year Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 inpost.co.uk |
Crown and main post offices closed on bank holidays; no standard letter deliveries Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 postoffice.co.uk |
Branch counters closed on bank holidays; outdoor ATMs and online banking available 24/7 Editorial | Banks & ATMs | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 hsbc.co.uk |
Runs Sunday service on bank holidays; no tube/bus service on Christmas Day Editorial | Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 tfl.gov.uk |
| DIY, Garden & Home | Reduced hours | 07:00–20:00 | 2026-04-20 diy.com |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Boxing Day 2025 in United Kingdom?
Boxing Day is one of the biggest retail days of the year in the UK — most shops open early for the sales, while banks and offices stay shut. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is Boxing Day in 2025?
Boxing Day falls on 26 December 2025 (2025-12-26) in 2025.