What's open on Boxing Day in Manchester?
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. Manchester has Primark open on Boxing Day, while banks, government, and Aldi are closed, and Asda has 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 |
