Reminder: Opening times for Christmas and New Year 2026/27

Upcoming Bank Holidays – Christmas and New Year 2026/27

Contractors should review their Christmas and New Year opening arrangements now and ensure any changes are notified within the relevant timescales, particularly with the upcoming Boxing Day falling on a Saturday, and a substitute Bank Holiday declared. When Boxing day falls over a weekend, this is considered a normal working day for the purposes of CP opening hours.

CPE have produced a breifing to support contractors, with guidance on the terms of service opening hours requirements for the remainder of the 2026/27 bank holidays: Click here to view

Contractors should also ensure their NHS website and DoS information accurately reflects their opening arrangements over the festive period.