What's open on New Year's Day in London?
New Year's Day sees banks and government offices closed across the UK. Many high-street stores open late or not at all, while supermarkets and petrol stations typically run shorter hours. London on New Year's Day sees banks, government, and most retail typically closed, while Co-op remains open.
| 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 |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 primark.com |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Reduced hours | 10:00–16:00 | 2025-12-20 boots.com |
Official | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00-18:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Official | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00-18:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 aldi.co.uk |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 lidl.co.uk |
Official | Convenience Stores | Reduced hours | 10:00-19:00 | 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 | Reduced hours | 10:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 argos.co.uk |
Editorial | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Reduced hours | 10:00–17:00 | 2025-12-20 superdrug.com |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 johnlewis.com |
24-hour drive-thrus operate on bank holidays; most branches closed Christmas Day Editorial | Restaurants & Cafes | Reduced hours | 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 |
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 |
