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Twelve major high street banks confirm they will shut their branches for three days this weekend

Published on April 16, 2025 at 01:28 PM

TWELVE banks will be closing their doors for a full three days this weekend – making it trickier to get hold of your money.

Anyone planning to visit their over the Easter weekend should double-check opening times.

Handwritten sign on a bank door: "Bank Now Closed!!!"
X banks are closing for a full three days over the Easter holidays

The majority of firms will shut their doors on Good Friday, , and Easter Monday.

However, branches that typically open on Saturdays will be open as normal, since it's not a public holiday.

Here’s a full breakdown of each bank’s opening hours:

BARCLAYS

Branches will be closed on Friday, Sunday and Monday.

Saturday branches will open as usual, though most will operate with reduced morning hours only.

CO-OP BANK

All Co-op banks will be closed on Friday, Sunday and Monday.

Saturday hours will remain unchanged.

HSBC

Branches will be shut on Friday and Monday.

The bank’s Gerrard Street branch in , which normally opens on Sundays, will also be closed.

Saturday hours will run as normal.

HALIFAX

Halifax locations will not open on Friday, Sunday or Monday.

Branches that usually operate on Saturdays will do so with standard hours.

LLOYDS

No branches will open on Friday, Sunday or Monday.

However, Saturday branches will be open according to their usual hours.

METRO BANK

Metro Bank will be closed on Friday, Sunday and Monday.

Meanwhile, the majority of branches will open on Saturday as normal.

NATWEST

Natwest banks will be closed on Friday, Sunday and Monday.

Saturday branches will open, though counter services won’t be available.

NATIONWIDE

Shut on Friday, Sunday and Monday.

Branches will open on Saturday following their regular schedule.

RBS

Royal Banks of will close on Friday, Sunday and Monday.

Saturday branches will open where usual, but without access to counter services.

SANTANDER

Santander locations will be shut on Friday, Sunday and Monday.

On Saturday branches will open as normal – however more details about opening hours can be found on the Santander website.

TSB

Branches will be closed on Friday, Sunday and Monday.

Regular Saturday hours will apply.

VIRGIN MONEY

All branches will be closed on Friday and Monday, while opening as normal on Saturday.

Virgin branches are always closed on a Sunday.

If you’re planning to visit your local branch, it’s a good idea to double-check opening times using your bank’s online branch locator.

And if you’re thinking about switching banks, now might be a good time to explore switching bonuses or accounts offering cashback and high interest.

Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing [email protected].

Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories

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