BOOTS is a staple on most high streets and you may be wondering what times its stores are open over Christmas and New Year.
Some retailers choose to change their opening hours over the festive period to give staff some time to enjoy the break.
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Christmas Day and Boxing Day are on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 respectively.
New Year’s Day falls on Monday, January 1, 2024.
Boots has more than 2,000 stores across the country and opening times can vary across the UK.
You can find the opening hours for your nearest Boots by using the store locator tool on its website.
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Will Boots be open over Christmas and New Year?
Boots opening hours vary from store to store, so it’s worth checking ahead to see if your local branch will be open.
But all Boots stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
Most of its site will be open on New Year’s Day, but it’s always best to check with your local store first.
Usually, Boots stores are open from as early as 7am and some close as late as 10pm, with many staying open past 6pm.
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But the festive period means some stores are opening later than usual and shutting earlier.
You can check yours by using the chain’s locator tool on its website.
Simply type in your postcode and it will tell you the specific opening times for nearby branches.
If your closest Boots pharmacy is located within a larger shopping centre, it’s advisable to check the opening times of the precinct as well as this will dictate when shops have to shut.
Are other shops open over Christmas and New Year?
Opening hours for other retailers can vary from store to store, so you should always check ahead.
Most have their own store locators that show you your nearest branch and its opening hours.
Aldi said its stores in across the UK will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
However, it’s important to note that the usual hours of 8am-10pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday’s will vary from store to store and regions.
Full list of shops closing ALL stores for at least one day over Christmas can be found here.
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What bank holidays are coming in 2024?
There are plenty more bank holidays to come in 2024 – here’s the complete list what’s to come next year.
England and Wales
- January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day
- March 29, 2024 – Good Friday
- April 1, 2024 – Easter Monday
- May 6, 2024 – Early May bank holiday
- May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
- August 26, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day
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