Easter Operating Hours For 2026

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Written By Graham Le Tissier

Published: 29th March 2026

Easter bunny with coulourful easter eggs.

We will be closed for the the bank holiday on Monday the 6th April 2026.

We will be open as normal on Tuesday the 7th April 2026.

We will be monitoring the enquiries inbox throughout the easter period. If you do have any questions please get in touch via: enquiries@cps.scot.

Email Enquiries

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) will be closed on the bank holiday on Monday the 6th April 2026.

  • CPS will be open as normal on Tuesday the 7th April 2026.

  • Yes. The enquiries inbox will be monitored throughout the Easter period.

  • By emailing enquiries@cps.scot.

 
 
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