Residents across Berkshire are encouraged to check local pharmacy opening times before the upcoming Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 25 May 2026. The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has released a list of approximately 20 pharmacies, including locations in Reading, Bracknell, Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Newbury, Wokingham, and Sandhurst, that are expected to be open during the long weekend.
The latest update, published on 15 May 2026, includes operating hours for various retailers such as Boots, Tesco, and Asda. However, the health trust emphasises that these opening hours are voluntary and may change at short notice. Because of this, residents should contact their local pharmacy directly to confirm they are open and have the necessary medication in stock before travelling.
For those in need of medical assistance when a local pharmacy is closed, the NHS 111 service remains available. This service provides urgent health advice 24 hours a day and can be accessed for free from both landlines and mobile phones throughout the bank holiday period.
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