Are doctors open on the late May bank Holiday?

Like most public services, GP practices have different opening times over the early May bank Holiday.

As this is a bank holiday, surgeries will most likely be closed. Some surgeries might operate an out-of-hours service, but these can vary from practice to practice.

If you phone your nearest surgery, the answering machine will give you advice on how to get hold of an out-of-hours doctor. 

Many walk-in centres will also be open as normal on the early May bank Holiday.

However they could be busy, meaning you might spend a significant portion of your day waiting in the waiting room. With this in mind, it is always best to call ahead and check the opening times before you travel.

Always check to see if your local practice has shared any information online. Or you can phone up ahead of time.

Are pharmacies open over the late May bank holiday?

Anyone who has to take medications regularly will tell you how important it is to ensure your supply doesn’t run out.

It is best practice to be prepared for any and all situations, so if you know your refill is coming up it is advised to visit your pharmacy before the bank holidays.

There is no set rule on pharmacies staying open over the bank holidays.

The late May bank holiday falls on Monday May 27, 2024.

However, the NHS website has provided a list of pharmacies that remain open.

These open for limited hours in order to help customers get any essential medicines or treatments.

Is Nationwide Building Society open on Monday?

All Nationwide branches are closed on the bank holiday.

You can find out what time your nearest branch will open by using the Nationwide branch locator tool.

If you have an urgent inquiry when branches are closed, you can contact Nationwide Building Society by calling 0345 730 2011.

You can also message the bank on its website.

What other bank holidays are there?

A bank holiday is a national public holiday in the UK and the Crown Dependencies, and in the Republic of Ireland.

They were first introduced by banker, politician and scientific writer Sir John Lubbock, who drafted the Bank Holiday Act in 1871 – which was repealed and replaced by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971.

The late May bank holiday isn’t the only bank holiday in 2024.

Below are the bank holidays that Brits can look forward to for 2024:

• May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
• August 26, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day