What petrol stations are open on Christmas Day? Here’s where you can fill up
MILLIONS of Brits will be hitting the road this Christmas to visit family and friends. But before heading off, it’s important to check if you’ve got enough fuel to make it to your destination. Are motorway service stations open on Christmas Day? All motorway service stations must remain open for fuel, parking and toilets 24 […]
MILLIONS of Brits will be hitting the road this Christmas to visit family and friends.
But before heading off, it’s important to check if you’ve got enough fuel to make it to your destination.
Are motorway service stations open on Christmas Day?
All motorway service stations must remain open for fuel, parking and toilets 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The reason these stations must stay are open is that they’re regulated to do so as a part of their licence.
This includes Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
During some very quieter times, such as Christmas Day, some food and drink options may be limited in the stations.
Are petrol stations open on Christmas Day?
Unlike motorway service station, petrol stations on A-roads do not need to be open on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or over New Years.
Many large supermarket chains including Sainsburys, Asda and Tesco will be closed on Christmas Day and re-open on Boxing Day, but this may vary from store to store.
Oil majors and independent petrol stations are also able to decide for themselves if they open over Christmas, so it may vary depending on where you’re travelling.
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What are the opening hours for stations over the festive period?
Before setting off on your Christmas break, it is a good idea to check with your local petrol station when they will be open.
Like Bank Holiday weekends, hours are likely to be reduced on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and over New Years Eve.
Most major and supermarket petrol stations will have a store locator online, which allows you to check their seasonal opening hours.