2025:
- Friday 18th April 2025 – Good Friday
- Monday 21st April 2025 – Easter Monday
- Monday 5th May 2025 – May Day
- Monday 15th September 2025 – Public Holiday
- Thursday 25th December 2025 – Christmas Day
- Friday 26th December 2025 – Boxing Day
2026:
- Thursday 1st January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- Friday 2nd January 2026 – Public Holiday
- Friday 3rd April 2026 – Good Friday
- Monday 6th April 2026 – Easter Monday
- Monday 4th May 2026 – May Day
- Monday 14th September 2026 – Public Holiday
- Friday 25th December 2026 – Christmas Day
- Monday 28th December 2026 – Boxing Day
2027:
- Friday 1st January 2027 – New Year’s Day
- Monday 4th January 2027 – Public Holiday
Actions for Community Pharmacies
On public holiday days, please direct patients to the nearest open pharmacy by displaying information at the entrance to your pharmacy. There is a suggested template below:
https://www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk/media/1491/your-nearest-pharmacy-sign.docx
Public Holiday Checklist and Festive Opening Hours 25/26
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Last updated 12/12/25 JN