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Is John Lewis open on Christmas Day 2026?

Friday, 25 December 2026

The short answer
Closed

Closed in England and Wales and Scotland.

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England and WalesLarge stores closed by lawSource: Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004, section 1 (England and Wales) +1 moreClosed

The Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004 bans large shops (over 280 sq m, about 3,000 sq ft) in England and Wales from opening on Christmas Day, whatever day of the week it falls on. Smaller shops, such as convenience stores, may open, and exempt shops such as petrol stations and shops in railway stations may open too.

ScotlandLarge stores closed by lawSource: Christmas Day and New Year's Day Trading (Scotland) Act 2007, section 1 +2 moreClosed

The Christmas Day and New Year's Day Trading (Scotland) Act 2007 bans large shops (over 280 sq m) in Scotland from opening on Christmas Day. Smaller shops may open, and so may exempt places such as shops in railway stations, airports and motorway service areas, and petrol stations.

Tip: Opening times can change. Check with your local John Lewis before you go. “Check local” means we couldn’t find an official, verifiable source yet.

Questions

Is John Lewis open on Christmas Day 2026?

Closed. The Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004 bans large shops (over 280 sq m, about 3,000 sq ft) in England and Wales from opening on Christmas Day, whatever day of the week it falls on. Smaller shops, such as convenience stores, may open, and exempt shops such as petrol stations and shops in railway stations may open too.

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