Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in the UK: Where to Buy Essentials on 25 December (Petrol, Pharmacies, Motorway Services)
All major UK supermarkets will be closed on Christmas Day 2025, according to coverage published 24 December. Only some motorway service stations, petrol forecourts, travel hubs, and select pharmacies will remain open. Large shops in England and Wales are required by law to close, while small shops may open at the owner's discretion. Scotland has separate trading rules.
