EASTER celebrations are underway as March draws to a close and April approaches.

With many fitness fans keen on maintaining their gym routine over the four-day weekend, the question arises: are gyms still open during this time? Here’s what we know.

Are gyms open on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 2024?

If you’re wondering if the Easter Bank Holiday is going to put a pause on your fitness plans – the good news is we have all the information you need to know.

Whether you are a member of The Gym Group or Virgin Active, we have a list of gyms and opening times right here for you to browse.

The Gym Group

The Gym Group is a chain of 24/7 no-contract fitness clubs in the UK.

There are more than 229 gyms across the UK as of 2023.

The company’s gyms offer a range of cardio and strength-training equipment, as well as group exercise classes and personal training services.

The good news is that the gym will remain open during the Easter Bank Holiday.

Bannatyne’s

Founded by Scottish businessman Duncan Bannatyne, the Bannatyne Health Clubs chain began in 1997 with the first club built in North Yorkshire.

There are 69 locations across the UK, with gyms, spas, hotels, and beauty treatments on offer.

Those hoping to head to their local Bannatyne’s gym over the festive period can as all locations are set to remain open.

However, they are expected to have different opening hours so be sure to check with your local club.

David Lloyd Clubs

David Lloyd Leisure currently operates 101 clubs in the UK as well as another 29 across Europe.

Those hoping to head to their local club should check its official social media channels for Easter opening hours updates.

For example, those who are a member of the Manchester Trafford facility can find information over on the social media platform Facebook or other club members can phone up ahead of time.

That particular club is open during the Easter Bank Holiday.

Pure Gym

Pure Gym is Britain’s largest gym chain by membership, with more than 1,500,000 members registered in their gyms.

There are more than 300 Pure Gym facilities in the UK as of 2023.

Pure Gym will remain open over the Easter Bank Holiday.

Clubs that offer 24/7 access is open as usual, simply scan in as you would if you were training outside of the manned hours. 

Total Fitness

Total Fitness opened in 1993 after being established on the Isle of Man.

It has 15 health clubs across the North of England and Wales and claims a staff of 600 people and 80,000 members.

Total Fitness will be closed on Easter Sunday.

On April 1, the gym will work reduced hours from 8am to 1pm.

Virgin Active

Virgin Active was founded in 1999 with their first club opening in Preston, Lancashire that year.

The popular fitness chain has shared its 2024 seasonal hours online, however these may vary depending on your location.

Therefore, we recommend visiting your local gym’s online website for specific dates and opening hours.

For example, the Clapham facility is open during the Bank Holiday but the Bank location is closed for the four-day weekend.

As for shoppers, we have a handy guide with all the important dates for retailers.

These include places like Homebase, Ikea, Screwfix, Waitrose, Home Bargains and Wickes.