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What's open on Spring Bank Holiday in Edinburgh?

The Spring bank holiday falls on the last Monday of May. Expect banks and offices closed while supermarkets and high-street shops stay open. Edinburgh banks and government offices are typically closed on the Spring Bank Holiday.

Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & Source
NHS Urgent Treatment Centres24/7 Duty

Open 24/7 across bank holidays for urgent non-life-threatening medical care

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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
Tesco
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Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 08:00-18:00
2026-08-05
Official Source
Sainsbury's
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Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 08:00-20:00
2026-08-05
Official Source
Primark
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Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
primark.com
Boots
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Pharmacies & Chemists Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
boots.com
Asda
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Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 08:00-22:00
2026-08-05
Official Source
Morrisons
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Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 07:00-20:00
2026-08-05
Official Source
Aldi
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
aldi.co.uk
Lidl
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
lidl.co.uk
Co-op
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Convenience Stores Open Hours Vary
2026-08-05
Official Source
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
marksandspencer.com
Waitrose
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
waitrose.com
Argos
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Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
argos.co.uk
Superdrug
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Drugstores & Cosmetics Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
superdrug.com
John Lewis
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Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
johnlewis.com
McDonald's UK

24-hour drive-thrus operate on bank holidays; most branches closed Christmas Day

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Restaurants & Cafes Reduced hours 07:00–23:00
2026-04-20
mcdonalds.co.uk
InPost 24/7 Parcel Lockers

Self-service parcel pickup and drop-off available 24/7 365 days a year

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Post & Parcel Lockers Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
inpost.co.uk
Post Office & Royal Mail

Crown and main post offices closed on bank holidays; no standard letter deliveries

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Post & Parcel Lockers Closed Closed All Day
2026-04-20
postoffice.co.uk
HSBC UK & ATMs

Branch counters closed on bank holidays; outdoor ATMs and online banking available 24/7

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Banks & ATMs Closed Closed All Day
2026-04-20
hsbc.co.uk
Transport for London (TfL)

Runs Sunday service on bank holidays; no tube/bus service on Christmas Day

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Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours Hours Vary
2026-04-20
tfl.gov.uk
B&Q

Bank holidays are peak DIY trading days; closed Christmas Day and Easter Sunday

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DIY, Garden & Home Reduced hours 07:00–20:00
2026-04-20
diy.com