Prepare for the bank holiday
With bank holidays falling on Monday 5 May and Monday 26 May, some NHS services may be closed or operating on reduced hours.
A number of local pharmacies will remain open across the bank holiday weekends to provide advice, prescriptions and treatment for common/minor health concerns. People who need medical help that isn’t an emergency should contact NHS 111 in the first instance by visiting the NHS' 111 website or by calling 111.
A&E and 999 services remain available for serious or life-threatening conditions. NHS 111 is also available to call for urgent mental health support.
Find out if your local pharmacy is open over the bank holiday.
Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the next few days. Find out if your local pharmacy is open over the upcoming bank holiday (Monday 5 May 2025).
Some GP services will be available over the bank holiday.
If you have a health concern over the bank holiday, please contact your GP practice.
If they are closed, you may be redirected to use NHS 111 for any health concerns.
Accessing dental services over the bank holiday.
If you think you need urgent dental treatment over the bank holiday contact your usual dentist.
If you don't have one, use NHS 111. If an urgent dental appointment is needed you will be provided with details of your local out of hours service.
