BOOTS is a great place to buy gifts for loved ones and friends.
But don’t leave it too late as the stores will be closing their doors over the festive season.
Many retailers choose to change their opening hours over Christmas Day and Boxing Day to give staff some time to enjoy the break.
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 shop by using the store locator tool on its website.
Usually, Boots stores are open from as early as 7am, with some closing as late as 10pm.
However, all branches will be closed on Christmas Day.
Most Boots stores will open on Boxing Day, with reduced trading hours.
Opening hours vary, with some opening at 9am, and others staying closed until 10am or 12pm.
Most stores will close at 6pm, but shoppers are advised to check their local opening times online.
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.
Opening hours for other retailers can vary from store to store, so you should always check ahead.
In the UK, main high street stores close on Christmas day but smaller outlets and petrol station shops may be open to help anyone hoping to grab a last-minute gift.
Supermarkets are closed on December 25, with Tesco and Sainsbury’s reopening on Boxing Day.
However, Aldi will remain closed across the bank holiday, to allow staff to enjoy Boxing Day at home with their families.
There are a two bank holidays left in 2024 across England, wales Scotland and Ireland – Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Here’s the complete for 2025:
Make sure you read this before heading out on a bank holiday.
Get all the other opening times and bank holiday news here.
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