All banks and many shops are closed on National Holidays (Bank Holidays). However, in central London, many shops open on Bank Holidays - particularly on Oxford Street. On Christmas Day generally all shops are closed, including those on Oxford Street!
Most shops & banks in Central London do not close for lunch
Shops & Department Stores
09.00 - 17.00 or 18.00 (Monday to Saturday) .
Some will open on Sunday, mostly on Oxford Street from 11.00 to 16.00
Food Stores & Supermarkets
Most Food stores & supermarkets (like Tesco & Sainsbury) open around 08.00 until 22.00.
Banks
Generally 09.30 - 16.30 Monday - Friday.
Some branches open on Saturday 09.30 - 12.00
Closed on Sunday.
Some branches offer extended opening hours.
Businesses
Generally open between 09.00 - 17.00 (Monday to Friday).
Pubs
Generally open between 11.00 - 23.00 Monday to Saturday.
12.00 - 22.30 on Sundays.
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