{"id":653899,"date":"2025-12-25T10:27:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T10:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/653899\/"},"modified":"2025-12-25T10:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T10:27:20","slug":"all-the-supermarkets-petrol-stations-and-pharmacies-open-for-essentials-on-christmas-day-in-greater-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/653899\/","title":{"rendered":"All The Supermarkets, Petrol Stations And Pharmacies Open For Essentials On Christmas Day In Greater Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"asda petrol station\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2216141042-asda-petrol-1024x536.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCredit: Ray Orton via Getty<\/p>\n<p>    Save<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/christmas-things-to-do\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/christmas-things-to-do\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Christmas<\/a>! And although many households will be stocked to the rafters with all the turkeys, <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/mince-pies-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/mince-pies-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_internal\">mince pies<\/a> and alcohol you could ever need, there\u2019s always the chance that come Christmas morning, you\u2019ll realise\u2026 you\u2019ve forgotten the gravy, or the cranberry sauce, or any tiny thing that could potentially slip through the net. That\u2019s why it\u2019s good to know where you can nip out to get essentials on the big day, whether it\u2019s<strong> food, medicines<\/strong> or stopping for some<strong> petrol<\/strong> on the way to your Nan\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p> Supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83822\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"788\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jack-lee-IH65r4HEQWQ-unsplash.jpg\"\/>Credit: Jack Lee, Unsplash <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">In Greater Manchester, as with the rest of the UK, <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">all major supermarket chains will be closed on Christmas Day <\/b>(Thursday, 25 December 2025).<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Under UK Sunday Trading laws (which also apply to Christmas Day), large stores over 280 square metres are legally required to remain closed. Smaller convenience stores are not legally bound by this, but nearly all major brands choose to close to give staff the day off.<\/p>\n<p> Major supermarkets (closed) <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">The following will be <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"22\">fully closed<\/b> across all Greater Manchester locations:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tesco<\/b> (Extra, Superstores, and Express)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sainsbury\u2019s<\/b> (Superstores and Locals)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Asda<\/b> (Superstores and Express)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Morrisons<\/b> (Main stores and Daily)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Aldi &amp; Lidl<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Waitrose &amp; M&amp;S Food<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Co-op<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Petrol stations open on Christmas Day <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Finding a petrol station on Christmas Day is usually much easier than finding a supermarket, as <strong>motorway services<\/strong> and many<strong> 24-hour forecourts<\/strong> remain operational.<\/p>\n<p> <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Always open: Motorway service stations<\/b> <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">By law, motorway service stations must remain open<strong> 24\/7, 365 days a year<\/strong>. This includes <strong>fuel, toilets, and basic retail<\/strong> (like WHSmith). In Greater Manchester, these include:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Birch Services (M62):<\/b> Eastbound and Westbound.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Hartshead Moor (M62):<\/b> Eastbound and Westbound.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Charnock Richard (M6):<\/b> Northbound and Southbound (near Wigan).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Keele (M6):<\/b> South of Manchester.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Major Forecourt Brands<\/b> <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The following brands typically keep their <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">24-hour locations<\/b> open, though they may operate through a night window (hatch service) rather than letting customers inside the shop.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">BP:<\/b> Many BP-owned stations remain open 24 hours. (e.g., BP Connect on Pollard Street or Princess Road).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Shell:<\/b> Most Shell 24\/7 stations remain open. Some franchised locations (like those with a Spar) may have reduced hours (usually <b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"127\">11:00am \u2013 3:00pm<\/b>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Esso:<\/b> The majority of 24-hour Esso sites stay open.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Euro Garages (EG Group):<\/b> Many of these sites (often paired with a Spar or Londis) remain open 24\/7.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>  <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Supermarket petrol stations<\/b> <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Supermarket-linked forecourts have the most varied hours:<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\">Most <strong>Asda petrol stations<\/strong> are closed on Christmas Day. However, many offer <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\">Pay at the Pump<\/b> services which remain active even if the kiosk is closed.<\/p>\n<p> Greater Manchester Asda petrol stations open on Christmas Day: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83841\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"asda petrol station\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2216141042-asda-petrol.jpg\"\/>Credit: Ray Orton via Getty <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/altrincham\/dunham-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/altrincham\/dunham-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_3\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Altrincham Express Petrol<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/ashton-under-lyne\/stamford-street\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/ashton-under-lyne\/stamford-street\" data-action=\"text_cta_4\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Stalybridge Express Petrol<\/a>, Ashton-under-Lyne<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/bolton\/190-bolton-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/bolton\/190-bolton-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_5\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Parkview Express Petrol<\/a>, Bolton<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/bolton\/long-causeway\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/bolton\/long-causeway\" data-action=\"text_cta_6\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Long Causeway Express Petrol<\/a>, Bolton<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/bury\/531-manchester-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/bury\/531-manchester-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_7\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Blackford Bridge Express Petrol<\/a>, Bury<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/fallowfield\/32-wilbraham-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/fallowfield\/32-wilbraham-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_8\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Wilbraham Express Petrol<\/a>, Fallowfield<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/glossop\/high-street-east\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/glossop\/high-street-east\" data-action=\"text_cta_9\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Townhouse Express Petrol<\/a>, Glossop<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/heywood\/middleton-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/heywood\/middleton-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_10\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Heywood Express Petrol<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/manchester\/490-cheetham-hill-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/manchester\/490-cheetham-hill-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_11\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Shirley Express Petrol<\/a>, Cheetham Hill<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/manchester\/849-princess-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/manchester\/849-princess-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_12\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">West Didsbury Express Petrol<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/manchester\/longley-lane\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/manchester\/longley-lane\" data-action=\"text_cta_13\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Royle Green Express Petrol<\/a>, Northenden<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/manchester\/manchester-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/manchester\/manchester-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_14\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Astley Express Petrol<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/manchester\/walkden-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/manchester\/walkden-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_15\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Worsley Express Petrol<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/radcliffe\/new-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/radcliffe\/new-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_16\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Greencroft Express Petrol<\/a>, Radcliffe<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/rochdale\/newhay-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/rochdale\/newhay-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_17\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Milnrow Express Petrol<\/a>, Rochdale<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/sale\/marsland-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/sale\/marsland-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_18\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Sale Petrol Filling Station<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/salford\/trafford-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/salford\/trafford-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_19\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Salford Quays Express Petrol<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/151-stockport-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/151-stockport-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_20\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Marple Express Petrol<\/a>, Stockport<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/172-6-buxton-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/172-6-buxton-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_21\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Great Moor Express Petrol<\/a>, Stockport<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/297-309-buxton-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/297-309-buxton-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_22\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Stockport Express Petrol<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/buxton-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/buxton-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_23\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Hazel Grove Express Petrol<\/a>, Stockport<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/lower-bents-ln\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/lower-bents-ln\" data-action=\"text_cta_24\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Bredbury Express Petrol<\/a>, Stockport<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/wellington-new-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stockport\/wellington-new-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_25\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Grosvenor Express Petrol<\/a>, Stockport<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stretford\/audley-avenue\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stretford\/audley-avenue\" data-action=\"text_cta_26\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Circle Express Petrol<\/a>, Stretford<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stretford\/bradfield-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/stretford\/bradfield-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_27\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Sevenways Express Petrol<\/a>, Stretford<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/whitefield\/71-73-bury-old-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/whitefield\/71-73-bury-old-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_28\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Kirkhams Express Petrol<\/a>, Whitefield<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wigan\/240-warrington-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wigan\/240-warrington-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_29\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Warrington Road Express Petrol<\/a>, Wigan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wigan\/275-upholland-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wigan\/275-upholland-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_30\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Billinge Express Petrol<\/a>, Wigan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wigan\/almond-brook-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wigan\/almond-brook-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_31\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Standish Express Petrol<\/a>, Wigan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wigan\/ormskirk-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wigan\/ormskirk-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_32\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Pemberton Express Petrol<\/a>, Wigan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wilmslow\/altrincham-road\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wilmslow\/altrincham-road\" data-action=\"text_cta_33\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Altrincham Road Express Petrol<\/a>, Wilmslow<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wilmslow\/hawthorne-street\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/storelocator.asda.com\/north-west\/wilmslow\/hawthorne-street\" data-action=\"text_cta_34\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Wilmslow Express Petrol<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Morrisons petrol stations open on Christmas Day: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83842\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"morrisons petrol station\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-1342774491-morrisons-petrol.jpg\"\/>Credit: yevtony via Getty  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tesco<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sainsbury\u2019s<\/b> kiosks and forecourts are <b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\">closed<\/b> on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n<p> Convenience stores &amp; corner shops <\/p>\n<p>In Greater Manchester, almost all national convenience store chains (Co-op, Tesco Express, Sainsbury\u2019s Local) close on Christmas Day. However, because smaller shops are not restricted by Sunday Trading laws, you can still find essentials at specific types of locations.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Unlike Tesco or Sainsbury\u2019s, many <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"34\">Spar<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"43\">Nisa<\/b> stores are owned by independent retailers who choose their own hours. You can find out your local store\u2019s holiday hours via their store locators.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83844\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"898\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54411819_2271987503081650_8343629625007538176_n.jpg\"\/>Credit: Spar Princess Street <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Independent Corner Shops<\/b> <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">This is your best bet for milk, bread, or emergency batteries. Small, family-run independent shops in residential areas like <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"125\">Fallowfield<\/b>, <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"138\">Cheetham Hill<\/b>, <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"153\">Old Trafford<\/b>, and <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"171\">Levenshulme<\/b> often open for a few hours (typically <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"221\">11:00am \u2013 3:00pm<\/b>).<\/p>\n<p> Deliveroo &amp; Uber Eats <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">If you\u2019re stuck, <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"23\">Deliveroo<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"37\">Uber Eats<\/b> often have a few local \u201cDark Stores\u201d or independent convenience shops active on the app on Christmas Day, though delivery fees may be higher.<\/p>\n<p> Greater Manchester pharmacies open on Christmas Day <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83845\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"rowlands pharmacy\" width=\"1126\" height=\"700\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rowlands-pharmacy.webp.webp\"\/>Credit: Rowlands Pharmacy <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">While <strong>most pharmacies close for Christmas Day<\/strong>, a small number of \u201cduty pharmacies\u201d across Greater Manchester are designated to stay open to ensure residents have access to emergency medication.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Based on the official NHS Greater Manchester schedules for Christmas Day (Thursday, 25 December 2025), here are the key locations confirmed to be open:<\/p>\n<p> <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Manchester &amp; Salford<\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"1\"><strong>Cameolord Pharmacy<\/strong>, 16 Oxford Street, City Centre, M1 5AE: 08:00 \u2013 23:59<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"1\"><strong>A &amp; A Pharmacy<\/strong>, 58 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, M14 5AL: 10:00 \u2013 22:00<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"1\"><strong>Everest Pharmacy<\/strong>, 117b Withington Road, Whalley Range, M16 8EE: 12:00 \u2013 18:00<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"1\"><strong>Baguley Pharmacy<\/strong>, 37 Petersfield Drive, Wythenshawe, M23 9PS: 08:00 \u2013 12:00<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"1\"><strong>Rowlands Pharmacy<\/strong>, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Oxford Road, M13 9WH: 08:30 \u2013 14:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Bolton, Bury &amp; Wigan<\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"2\"><strong>Landmark Pharmacy<\/strong>, 12 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4AP: 09:00 \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"2\"><strong>Shanti Pharmacy<\/strong>, 160 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3PH: 08:00 \u2013 12:00<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"2\"><strong>Pimhole Pharmacy<\/strong>, 189 Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7BB: 10:00 \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"2\"><strong>Strachan\u2019s Chemist<\/strong>, 166A Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6LL: 08:00 \u2013 12:00<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"2\"><strong>Allied Pharmacy<\/strong>, 391 Manchester Road, Astley, M29 7BY: 08:00 \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Stockport, Oldham &amp; Rochdale<\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"3\"><strong>Medichem Pharmacy<\/strong>, 34-35 Woodley Precinct, Stockport, SK6 1RJ: 08:00 \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"3\"><strong>Glodwick Pharmacy<\/strong>, 137 Glodwick Road, Oldham, OL4 1YN: 16:00 \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"3\"><strong>Strand Pharmacy<\/strong>, 18 The Strand, Kirkholt, Rochdale, OL11 2JG: 16:00 \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"3\"><strong>Denton Pharmacy<\/strong>, 14 Ashton Road, Denton, M34 3EX: 08:00 \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"3\"><strong>Tesco Pharmacy<\/strong>, Manchester Road, Droylsden, M43 6TQ: 08:00 \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tips for using pharmacies on Christmas Day<\/b> <\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Call Ahead:<\/b> Even though these hours are scheduled, it is highly recommended to phone the pharmacy before travelling to confirm they haven\u2019t had emergency staffing changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Prescriptions:<\/b> If you have an urgent clinical need and your local pharmacy is closed, you can call <b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\">NHS 111<\/b> or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/111.nhs.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/111.nhs.uk\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_55\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">111.nhs.uk<\/a> to find the nearest available service or get an emergency prescription.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Boots &amp; Superdrug:<\/b> Almost all high-street Boots and Superdrug branches (including the large ones in the Arndale &amp; Trafford Centre) are <b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\">closed<\/b> on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Credit: Ray Orton via Getty Save It\u2019s Christmas! 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