Bookmakers Bank Holiday Opening Times
Find out when UK betting shops are open on bank holidays including New Year's Eve, Boxing Day, Easter and more.
William Hill
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Ladbrokes
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Paddy Power
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Ladbrokes
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989+ betting shops. View opening & closing times near you.
Paddy Power
High-street bookmaker
334+ betting shops. View opening & closing times near you.
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William Hill
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1,125+ betting shops. View opening & closing times near you.
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Ladbrokes
High-street bookmaker
989+ betting shops. View opening & closing times near you.
Paddy Power
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334+ betting shops. View opening & closing times near you.
BOYLE Sports★
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+ Money back as a free bet if 2nd to SP favourite
Traditional bank holidays are always a blast as we get to relax and hang out with friends and family. However, for serious bettors, they can be a nuisance. That's because bookie opening times are affected by bank holidays such as New Year's Day and Easter Monday, when there's often plenty of action.
While most bookmakers will stay closed on Christmas Day, you'll be glad to know that most UK bookmakers open their doors on Boxing Day. It's the same with almost any other bank holiday, although this largely depends on the bookie's management. In this guide, we'll check out the opening times of the top UK bookmakers for bank holidays, including New Year's Eve.
Bank Holiday Opening Times — FAQs
Ladbrokes Bank Holiday Opening Times
As one of the leading bookies in the UK, Ladbrokes has a busy schedule. Ladbrokes shops are open almost every day during the year, with the exception of Christmas Day. Luckily, they're open for other bank holidays, including Boxing Day when there's Premier League action, and New Year's Eve.
The opening times on bank holidays are usually the same as on Sundays. So, you can expect Ladbrokes shops to open an hour later than usual on December 31 and January 1.
Betfred Bank Holiday Opening Times
The situation's similar at Betfred. As one of the top bookmakers in the UK, Betfred will keep its shops open on bank holidays. The opening hours will almost certainly differ from the usual Monday-Saturday schedule, but determined bettors won't let that keep them away.
Betfred shops typically follow Sunday hours on bank holidays, opening slightly later than weekdays.
Coral Bank Holiday Opening Times
With thousands of betting shops across the UK, Coral remains one of its most popular bookies. Its betting shops have Sunday opening hours for bank holidays, including New Year's Eve. Of course, the online betting site is open 24/7 on any holiday, so if you don't feel like taking a walk, you can always bet online.
Coral shops follow Sunday hours on bank holidays. Check your local shop for exact times.
Paddy Power Bank Holiday Opening Times
Paddy Power's bank holiday opening times are the same as on Sundays. So, instead of 8:00 AM, its betting shop doors open at 9:00 AM. Aside from Christmas, the shops are open on all bank holidays, and the online betting site is live all the time if you want to bet on any holiday.
Paddy Power shops open an hour later on bank holidays compared to regular weekdays.
William Hill Bank Holiday Opening Times
William Hill is one of the world's largest bookmakers, so it has a reputation to uphold. It's open most days of the year, with the exception of Christmas Day. William Hill's shops are open on bank holidays, but they might open a bit later in smaller areas.
Check our website for fully updated opening times when a bank holiday comes. Hours may vary by location.
Jennings Bank Holiday Opening Times
Last, but not least, Jennings adopts the same bank holiday policy as the other bookies on the list. Its shops open a bit later on bank holidays, but they are active on these days. Of course, you can always opt for the online betting site if you're running late before closing, which is live 24/7.
Jennings follows similar bank holiday hours to other major bookmakers.
UK Bank Holidays
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Early May Bank Holiday
- Spring Bank Holiday
- Summer Bank Holiday
- Boxing Day
Note: Christmas Day is the only day most betting shops remain closed.
Key Takeaways
- Most betting shops follow Sunday hours on bank holidays
- Expect shops to open around 9 AM - 9:30 AM
- Christmas Day is typically the only full closure
- Online betting sites are available 24/7