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 New Year’s Day and Boxing Day falling at the weekend there may be substitute days declared, meaning that the pharmacy might have to open on 26th December and 1st January.

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.