What's open on Christmas Day 2026 in United Kingdom?
Christmas Day 2026 falls on 25 December 2026.
Christmas Day is a full shutdown for UK retail — virtually all supermarkets, shops and banks close. A few corner shops, garage forecourts and pubs open for limited hours.
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 | 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 | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 primark.com |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 boots.com |
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 | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 aldi.co.uk |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 lidl.co.uk |
Official | Convenience Stores | Closed | Closed All Day | 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 | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 argos.co.uk |
Editorial | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 superdrug.com |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 johnlewis.com |
| Restaurants & Cafes | Closed | 07:00–23:00 | 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 |
No public transport operates across London on Christmas Day (except coaches/taxis) Editorial | Public Transit & Transport | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 tfl.gov.uk |
| DIY, Garden & Home | Closed | 07:00–20:00 | 2026-04-20 diy.com |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Christmas Day 2026 in United Kingdom?
Christmas Day is a full shutdown for UK retail — virtually all supermarkets, shops and banks close. A few corner shops, garage forecourts and pubs open for limited hours. Typically closed: supermarkets, retail, banks, government.
When is Christmas Day in 2026?
Christmas Day falls on 25 December 2026 (2026-12-25) in 2026.