COSTA Coffee is a go-to spot for many when it comes to getting that much-needed caffeine fix.
But heads up—things will be a bit different over the as their opening hours are changing.
Costa's regular hours
Normally, opens between 7am and 8am and closes at around 8pm.
The coffee brand has over 2600 stores across the UK and a further 1,400 branches across .
The chain's special blend and their low prices have made it the nation's favourite coffee shop, according to a 2024 survey by the World Coffee Portal.
Is Costa open on Good Friday and Easter Monday?
Costa will reduce its hours over Good Friday and Easter Monday.
On the Friday, most branches should be open from 8am to 6pm.
While on Easter Monday, chains should open their doors from 8:30am to 5pm.
This is slightly shorter than its traditional weekday opening hours of 7am to 8pm.
To welcome the arrival of spring, the coffee chain has shaken up its menu.
can now order the Iced Whipped Latte once again.
This time it's making a permanent comeback and can be enjoyed in caramel and white chocolate flavours.
Prices start at £3.75 for the — but keep in mind that how much you spend will vary depending on store and location.
There are also plenty of returning food options, too, such as theNachoand Chilli Cheese Toastie.
The toastie is packed with chicken and cheese and is topped with jalepenos and crunchy tortilla chips, with prices starting from £5.20 if you're wanting to get your hands on one.
is also once again available to buy if you're fancying a lighter bite and is available from £2.89.
Plus, the Triple Chocolate Muffin has returned as an option for chocolate-lovers – filled with a rich chocolate sauce and topped with chocolate chunks.
The muffin is priced at £2.86, but, when bought with a small or medium beverage, you only have to pay £4.99 in total.
Costa's incredible journey
Costa was established in 1971 and opened its first roastery on Fenchurch Street, in .
Their unique coffee blend was invented by Sergio Costa, whose family had moved to in the 1950s.
Soon, the coffee became so popular that the family opened their first store in 1981.
By 1995, they had 41 stores in the UK before opening shops across central and eastern Europe.
In 2019, the chain was acquired by in a deal worth $4.9 billion.
As of December 2024, they are the second largest coffeehouse chain in the world after Starbucks.
How many UK bank holidays are there in 2025?
There are a fair few in 2025. Here's the complete list of what's to come.
England and Wales
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Scotland
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 1, 2025 – St Andrew's Day
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- April 18, 2025 – Good Friday
- April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
- May 5, 2025 – Early May bank holiday
- May 26, 2025 – Spring bank holiday
- July 14, 2025 – Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) (substitute day)
- August 25, 2025 – Summer bank holiday
- December 1, 2025 – St Andrew's Day (substitute day)
- December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day
