BOOTS is a staple on most high streets and you may be wondering what times its stores are open over Easter.
Some retailers choose to change their opening hours over bank holidays to give staff some time to enjoy the break and due to trading laws.
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Good Friday falls on March 29 this year, while Easter Monday is on April 1.
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.
Is Boots open over Easter?
Boots opening hours vary from store to store, so the pharmacy chain recommends checking ahead to see if your local branch is open.
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Usually, Boots stores are open from as early as 7am and some close as late as 10pm, with many staying open past 6pm.
But Easter means some stores may be opening later than usual and shutting earlier.
Others may also be shut over Easter Sunday.
You can check yours by using the chain’s locator tool on its website.
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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 Easter?
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.
Plenty of supermarkets close for Easter Sunday though, due to trading laws impacting larger shops.
Which bank holidays are coming in 2024?
There are plenty more bank holidays to come in 2024 – here’s the complete list of what’s to come next year.
England and Wales
- 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
Scotland
- March 29, 2024 – Good Friday
- April 1, 2024 – Easter Monday
- May 6, 2024 – Early May bank holiday
- May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
- August 5, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
- December 2, 2024 – St Andrew’s Day
- December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- March 18, 2024 – St Patrick’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
- July 12, 2024 – Battle of the Boyne
- August 26, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day
