What's open on Boxing Day in Edinburgh?
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. Edinburgh on Boxing Day features open Primark, closed banks, government, and Aldi, with Tesco operating reduced 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 |
