Pharmacy August Bank Holiday Opening Hours
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The Community Pharmacy Bank Holiday cover arrangements for upcoming August 31st are now available for viewing.
The list might be updated live to reflect any changes leading up to the Bank Holiday.
Pharmacy Bank Holiday Resources
Methadone Collection Over Holiday Period
Our colleagues at Community Pharmacy West Yorkshire have developed a useful form to help inform patients who pick up regular instalments for Methadone and Subutex of your pharmacy opening hours over the Bank Holiday period.
Click here to view and download the form
CPE Briefing: Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours in 2026/2027
This briefing provides essential guidance on requirements for the remainder of 2026 and in 2027. This updated briefing helps pharmacy owners plan for upcoming public holidays and understand how these and any substitute days affect their contractual obligations.
Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group: Opioid Programmes Checklist
This checklist supports pharmacy teams to plan and manage opioid treatment programme prescriptions (e.g. methadone/buprenorphine) safely over bank holiday periods.



