UK · Christmas
Boots Christmas opening hours 2026
Boots' Christmas hours: Christmas Day, Selected pharmacies open, limited hours (2025); Boxing Day, Varies by store, selected pharmacies open (2025); and New Year's Day, Varies by store, selected pharmacies open (2025). Where the shop hasn't announced this year's hours, these are last year's.
24 Dec
ThuChristmas Eve
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ThuChristmas Eve
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25 Dec
FriChristmas Day
Only selected Boots pharmacies open on the festive bank holidays: Boots said more than 750 would open on one or more of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day in 2025, with limited hours that vary by store. A large shop may open on Christmas Day only if it is exempt, such as a registered pharmacy selling nothing but medicines and medical and surgical appliances (England and Wales) or open only to dispense prescriptions (Scotland).
Expected, from last year's hours SourceVaries
FriChristmas Day
Only selected Boots pharmacies open on the festive bank holidays: Boots said more than 750 would open on one or more of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day in 2025, with limited hours that vary by store. A large shop may open on Christmas Day only if it is exempt, such as a registered pharmacy selling nothing but medicines and medical and surgical appliances (England and Wales) or open only to dispense prescriptions (Scotland).
Expected, from last year's hours SourceVaries
26 Dec
SatBoxing Day
Boots' hours vary by store on Boxing Day; Boots said more than 750 of its pharmacies would open on one or more of the festive bank holidays in 2025, with limited hours.
Expected, from last year's hours SourceVaries
SatBoxing Day
Boots' hours vary by store on Boxing Day; Boots said more than 750 of its pharmacies would open on one or more of the festive bank holidays in 2025, with limited hours.
Expected, from last year's hours SourceVaries
28 Dec
MonBank holiday Monday
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MonBank holiday Monday
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31 Dec
ThuNew Year's Eve
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ThuNew Year's Eve
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1 Jan
FriNew Year's Day
Boots' hours vary by store on New Year's Day; Boots said more than 750 of its pharmacies would open on one or more of the festive bank holidays in 2025, with limited hours.
Expected, from last year's hours SourceVaries
FriNew Year's Day
Boots' hours vary by store on New Year's Day; Boots said more than 750 of its pharmacies would open on one or more of the festive bank holidays in 2025, with limited hours.
Expected, from last year's hours SourceVaries
Other shops
Hours for large stores; local and convenience stores can differ. Store finder · Last posting dates