Plan for your health needs this May bank holidays
Monday 5 May 2025 and 26th May 2025
As Early May Bank Holiday (5th May) and Late Spring Bank Holiday (26th May) 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 weekend, some GP surgeries and pharmacies may be closed or open for shorter hours, and some some pharmacies may close early on 3rd May and 24th May. This means it may take longer to access healthcare services.
There may be additional pharmacies opening which are not listed. If the pharmacy you would like to visit is not listed here, you can check their opening hours on the NHS website.
South east London pharmacy opening hours for May Bank Holidays 2025
| Borough | Pharmacy Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | May Day 5th May 2025 |
Late Spring Bank Holiday 26th May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley | St Johns Pharmacy | 16 High Street, Sidcup | DA14 6EH | 020 8309 1687 | 12:00-16:00 | 12:00-16:00 |
| Bromley | Petts Wood Pharmacy | 83 Queensway, Petts Wood, Orpington | BR5 1DQ | 01689 898580 | 12:00-16:00 | 12:00-16:00 |
| Boots | 234 High Street, Bromley | BR1 1HD | 020 8464 0231 | 11:00-15:00 | 11:00-15:00 | |
| Greenwich | Masters Pharmacy | 176 – Shooters Hill, London | SE3 8RP | 020 8856 1104 | 10:00-14:00 | 10:00-14:00 |
| St James Pharmacy | 52 Powis Street | SE18 6LQ | 020 8854 3684 | 12:00-16:00 | 12:00-16:00 | |
| Lambeth | Vitelow Pharmacy | 26 Clapham Road, Clapham | SW9 0JG | 020 7735 2730 | 10:00-14:00 | 10:00-14:00 |
| Kingshield Pharmacy | 387 Brixton Road, London | SW9 7DE | 020 7274 2424 | 14:00-18:00 | 14:00-18:00 | |
| Lewisham | Rushey Green Pharmacy | The Primary Care Centre, Hawstead Road, London | SE6 4JH | 020 7138 1790 | 10:00-14:00 | 10:00-14:00 |
| Southwark | Boots Hayes Galleria | Unit 8-11 Hays Galleria, Counter Street | SE1 9HD | 020 7407 4276 | 11:00-15:00 | 11:00-15:00 |
- 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. 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 Easter break by planning for your healthcare needs and knowing where to get help.