This is when key high street shops, banks and Post Offices are open until today

By Henry Sandercock
Published 24th Dec 2021, 12:42 BST
Updated 24th Dec 2021, 12:42 BST
Just a few hours remain if you haven’t yet bought all your Christmas presents (image: AFP/Getty Images)Just a few hours remain if you haven’t yet bought all your Christmas presents (image: AFP/Getty Images)
Just a few hours remain if you haven’t yet bought all your Christmas presents (image: AFP/Getty Images)

If you haven’t already got that present for your loved one or sorted out that urgent errand, time is now running short before Christmas.

High street shops, banks and Post Offices across the UK will close their doors on Christmas Day and some of them will not reopen until Monday (27 December).

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Many businesses also restrict their hours on Christmas Eve, so it’s vital to know when opening times are to avoid disappointment.

We have compiled a list of key high street businesses and when they will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

And, if you are heading out, please check with your local branch for more information as opening times can vary.

Most businesses are closing their doors earlier than they would on a typical Friday on Christmas Eve (image: AFP/Getty Images)Most businesses are closing their doors earlier than they would on a typical Friday on Christmas Eve (image: AFP/Getty Images)
Most businesses are closing their doors earlier than they would on a typical Friday on Christmas Eve (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Banks

Here are the opening times for the UK’s key banks on Christmas Eve.

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All of them will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and on 27 and 28 December, as these are the Christmas bank holidays.

It also means that transactions or banking processes will most likely not take place until Wednesday 29 December.

HSBC

Branches across the UK will be open until 2pm today.

HSBC’s customer service lines will be open until 8pm but will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Natwest

Branches across the UK will close at 2pm today.

Barclays

All of the bank’s outlets will close at 2pm on Christmas Eve.

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According to its website, the bank is currently experiencing a high level of traffic on its online chat service meaning it might be harder to get your banking question answered.

Most banks are closing much earlier than on a usual working day on Christmas Eve (image: Getty Images)Most banks are closing much earlier than on a usual working day on Christmas Eve (image: Getty Images)
Most banks are closing much earlier than on a usual working day on Christmas Eve (image: Getty Images)

Santander

All Santander branches will close their doors on Christmas Eve at 2pm.

The bank’s customer service centres will also close early at 3pm.

Halifax

Branches will be open until 2pm.

Phone lines for help on core services appear to be open as usual between 7am and 11pm every day.

Lloyd’s

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The bank will close its doors for the Christmas holidays at 2pm.

Nationwide

Branches will remain open until 1pm today.