Are banks open on New Year's Day? 2020 opening times

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Tom Herbert31 December 2019

While many people will be nursing sore heads on New Year's Day, some people might be thinking of heading to their local bank branch.

After all, while most know Christmas Day is a bank holiday few know that the first day of the year is also a public holiday in the UK.

But banks will often shut on public holidays or open with reduced hours as workers take some much deserved time off over the holidays.

So if you're planning on heading to your bank at some point tomorrow, it's worth checking out this quick guide so you don't get caught out by different opening times.

Bank opening times on New Year's Day

Barclays

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Branches will be open on New Year's Eve but closed on public holidays, according to the bank's website.

However, this can vary last-minute so it is best to check your local branch here.

Halifax

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The bank has not confirmed details but you can find details of your local branch here.

HSBC​

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Opening hours on New Year's Eve will vary across branches but most will close at 4pm.

Branches will then shut on New Year's Day. Check the details of your local branch here.

Lloyds

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A spokesman said no branches will be open on New Year's Day.

It is best to check the details of your local branch here as opening hours will vary from location to location on other days.

Natwest

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Opening hours

  • Tuesday December 31: All branches close at 14.00
  • Wednesday January 1: All branches will be closed
  • Thursday January 2: All NatWest Scotland branches will be closed/All NatWest England & Wales branches open as usual

Nationwide

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A spokesman told the Standard that branches will close on New Year's Day and open on January 2.

Most branches close at 3pm on December 31 but times vary so check the details of your local branch here.

Royal Bank of Scotland

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  • Tuesday December 31: All branches close at 14.00
  • Wednesday January 1: All branches will be closed
  • Thursday January 2: RBS branches in key city locations in Scotland to open 10am-2pm, all others to close/Branches in England & Wales to open as usual

Santander

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All Santander branches will close at 3pm on New Year's Eve.

All branches will close on New Year's Day.

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