Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday days – how to get the help you need
25-26 December 2025 and 1 January 2026
As the Christmas period (25-26 December 2025) and New Year’s day (1 January 2026) approach, be sure to order your repeat prescriptions early and have enough medicine for any existing health conditions. This will help you avoid any breaks in your treatment during the holiday.
Over the long weekends, some GP surgeries and pharmacies may be closed or open for shorter hours. This means it may take longer to access healthcare services.
South east London pharmacy opening hours for Christmas and New Year holidays 2025/2026
| Borough | Pharmacy name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Christmas Day 25 December 2025 |
Boxing Day 26 December 2025 |
New Year’s Day 1 January 2026 |
| Bexley | Warren Pharmacy | 24 Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent | DA5 1AD | 01322 526470 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-14:00 | 10:00-14:00 |
| Bromley | Petts Wood Pharmacy* | 83 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent | BR5 1DQ | 01689 898580 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-14:00 | 10:00-14:00 |
| Chislehurst Pharmacy | 59 Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst, Kent | BR7 5NP | 020 8295 0017 | 10:00-18:00 | 14:00-18:00 | 14:00-18:00 | |
| Greenwich | Masters Pharmacy | 176- Shooters Hill, London | SE3 8RP | 020 8856 1104 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-14:00 | 10:00-14:00 |
| St James Pharmacy | 52 Powis Street, Woolwich, London | SE18 6LQ | 020 8854 3684 | 10:00-18:00 | 14:00-18:00 | 14:00-18:00 | |
| Lambeth | Dulwich Pharmacy | 19 Croxted Road, London | SE21 8SZ | 020 8670 2119 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-14:00 | 10:00-14:00 |
| Kingshield Pharmacy | 387 Brixton Road, London | SW9 7DE | 020 7274 2424 | 10:00-18:00 | 14:00-18:00 | 14:00-18:00 | |
| Lewisham | Medicos Pharmacy | 197 Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, London | SE23 1HU | 020 8690 6060 | 10:00-18:00 | 14:00-18:00 | 14:00-18:00 |
| Catford Pharmacy | 185 Torridon Road, Catford, London | SE6 1RG | 020 8049 5131 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-14:00 | 10:00-14:00 | |
| Southwark | Kristal Pharmacy* | 127-129 Evelina Road, Nunhead, London | SE15 3HB | 020 7639 6140 | 10:00-18:00 | 10:00-14:00 | 10:00-14:00 |
| Osbon Pharmacy – Jamaica Road | 182c Jamaica Road, London | SE16 4RT | 020 7237 3483 | 10:00-18:00 | 14:00-18:00 | 14:00-18:00 |
* Petts Wood Pharmacy and Kristal Pharmacy participate in the south east London specialist injectable medications for symptom control service. For more information please see the Pharmacy details page.
- If you have a life-threatening emergency or a serious injury, call 999 or go to the nearest A&E for help right away.
- For less urgent health issues, where you need medical attention and advice, it’s best to contact your GP.
- If you can’t reach your GP, NHS 111 online can help and give advice on what to do next. You can use access it via a tablet, laptop, mobile phone, or the NHS App – or you can call 111. NHS 111 online is easy to use and will guide you on what to do next, including directing you to the nearest open services.
- Your local pharmacy is also a valuable resource during the bank holiday period. Some pharmacies, including those in supermarkets, will be open and can provide expert advice and over-the-counter remedies for minor health issues. Find out which pharmacies are open in your area.
- If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis you can call the 24 hour mental health crisis line – check the NHS website for your local number. You can also use NHS 111 online or call 111 where trained advisors can help you find the right mental health services. If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E immediately.
Make sure you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy this festive break by planning for your healthcare needs and knowing where to get help.
Use the guide to healthcare to find your way to the care you need.