Greggs HoursReviewed September 20265 min read
Greggs Bank Holiday Hours 2026: Easter, May and August Opening Times
How Greggs usually handles UK bank holidays and the dates to plan around.
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✓ Reviewed September 2026By the Greggs Menu Price editorial team† = estimate or varies by shop
Quick answer
Many Greggs shops open on bank holidays with hours close to Sunday hours, while some stay on normal hours or close.† The next dates in England and Wales are Christmas Day (25 Dec 2026) and Boxing Day (substitute Mon 28 Dec 2026).
UK bank holiday dates to plan around
| Bank holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Fri 3 Apr | Fri 26 Mar |
| Easter Monday | Mon 6 Apr | Mon 29 Mar |
| Early May bank holiday | Mon 4 May | Mon 3 May |
| Spring bank holiday | Mon 25 May | Mon 31 May |
| Summer bank holiday (England and Wales) | Mon 31 Aug | Mon 30 Aug |
| Christmas Day | Fri 25 Dec | Sat 25 Dec |
| Boxing Day | Sat 26 Dec (substitute Mon 28 Dec) | Sun 26 Dec (substitute Mon 27 Dec) |
Scotland and Northern Ireland have some different bank holidays, and shop hours follow local patterns.†
Typical bank holiday hours
Expect hours similar to the Sunday pattern in many shops: later opening and earlier closing. Travel-hub shops are more likely to keep normal or long hours. See Greggs Sunday hours.†
Scotland and Northern Ireland differences
Scotland has an extra bank holiday on 2 January and a different summer bank holiday in August. Northern Ireland has St Patrick’s Day and the Battle of the Boyne. Greggs shops in those areas follow the local pattern, so always check the local shop.†
Bank holiday planning tips
- Expect busier shops around travel hubs.
- Use the app to check hours and pre-order.
- Consider visiting earlier in the day for the best selection.
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- Greggs Sunday hours: what to expect from greggs on a sunday and how to confirm your shop’s hours.
- Greggs opening times: typical greggs opening and closing times across the uk and how to check your shop.
Frequently asked questions
Is Greggs open on Good Friday?
Many shops open, often with reduced hours.†
Is Greggs open on Easter Sunday?
Some shops open. Check the app.†
Do drive-thrus open on bank holidays?
Many do, often with hours similar to weekends.†
Greggs Menu Price editorial team
We research menus, prices and opening hours and update pages when details change. Independent and not affiliated with Greggs plc.
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