This section provides details of upcoming public holidays and the associated opening arrangements for community pharmacies across NHS Highland.
Public holiday provision is essential to ensure continued access to pharmaceutical care during periods when routine services may be reduced. Contractors are required to adhere to agreed opening hours and ensure appropriate arrangements are in place to support patient access.
Please refer to the information below for confirmed public holiday dates and pharmacy opening hours. Contractors will be notified of any changes or additional requirements via the weekly mailing and other communication channels where necessary.
Friday 3rd April 2026 Good Friday
Monday 6th April 2026 Easter Monday: only Argyll and Bute area and Highland GP practices
Monday 4th May 2026 Early May Bank Holiday
Monday 25th May 2026 May holiday: only Argyll and Bute GP practices
Friday 3rd July 2026 July holiday: only Highland GP practices
Monday 20th July 2026 July holiday: only Argyll and Bute GP practices
Monday 3rd August 2026 Summer Bank Holiday: only Highland area
Monday 28th September 2026 Autumn Bank Holiday: only Argyll and Bute area
Friday 16th October 2026 Autumn Bank Holiday: only Highland area
